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Tarpon and Permit update
May 19, 2025 Naples 3 photos
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Trip Summary

Tarpon and Permit fishing is on! The last few days the bait schools have pushed in and the saying find the bait and you find the fish is sure accurate ! After waiting all spring and a colder winter the have arrived , oh by the way the wind is finally calming down!
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Phillip Pica
Naples, Florida, United States
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