A note from Zach Markow (@southern_style_charters):
“In the summer months, I always keep at least an 8wt, 10wt, and 12wt because you can very easily need to use all 3 in the same day. Whether it’s Redfish, Jacks, triple tail, or tarpon, anything is possible in the summer.”
“This day was no different. We were up in a creek looking for redfish, and we saw a couple of tarpon come up and gulp for air. I grabbed the 12wt, hopped out of the boat on foot, and waited for one to roll. Sure enough, one rolls 15 feet in front of me, I make a cast, and I’m instantly hooked up while in knee-deep pluffmud. Unfortunately, I didn’t end up getting a face grab but leadered this tarpon in less than 7 minutes before it frayed through my 80lb bite.”
Reel of the week from Zach Markow, be sure to follow him on Instagram @southern_style_charters and book Zach for a guided trip here.
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Last Updated on June 9, 2025 by Max Inchausti
