Megalops Atlanticus When anglers talk about tarpon, they usually say the name with a grin. Scientists call them Megalops Atlanticus, and over these two weeks in Port-Gentil, that name carried real weight. After a long stretch of late rains and frustrating wind, the pattern finally shifted. Proper rain arrived, the wind backed off, and suddenly...

Shore fishing for tarpon After a challenging week of shore fishing for tarpon, the crew went into the final session with quiet optimism. The sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink, the air heavy with anticipation. Dave’s cast landed perfectly in a promising pocket—and almost instantly, the water exploded. The Hook-Up and...