Ashton's Tarpon

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Ashton's Tarpon

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Great hero pic... That thing looks like it weighs more than you! What a great father and son thing to happen! Way to get it done Ashton... good job on the pic dad!
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Wow! 8O Congratulations! I want to catch one of those someday! :mrgreen:
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Looks like you dodged some T-Showers to get that one in. Great job and welcome to Poon fishing. :A1
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Congrats,nice fish.
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It took about one hour to land and it was released unharmed.His rod broke at the end.
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Awesome!! Great fish
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That's a great picture! Thanks for posting it. I'm sure that's a catch of a lifetime for him. :D
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Awesome deal! Way to go dad!
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Great fish Ashton! Add that to your big cobia, 26" trout and 31" redfish.....looks like you are kicking some serious Dad's ass! ....BTW, nice pics, Bob!
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WOW!!!
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Awesome job by both of you!!!
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Congrats on a great fish. One of a lifetime. Great pics.
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Congratulations!
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Congrats on the Tarpon. Great pictures.
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