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Tarpon jumping during fight with angler on South Padre Island, Texas.

This massive 150 lb. tarpon exploded the water's surface once he was hooked by an angler off the beachfront near the US/Mexico border on South Padre Island, TX. These fish are migratory and are only present for a few months out of the year. Incredible jumps like this one is what keeps anglers coming back for more.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2022
Date Uploaded: 09.2023
Photo Location: South Padre Island, Texas, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS R
Copyright: © Kelly Groce