The Tarpon was 87" (7'3") long and had a girth of 43"

Estimated weight: 201 pounds

Based on: (G2xL/800)

Experts say that for Tarpon over 180lbs the formula weighs lighter by up to 10% which could have put this fish in excess of 220 lbs!

The current world fly rod record is 202 lbs

Pulling me back into the water....

Here's the fly next to a quater (5/0 circle hook)

Here's a scale from the tarpon next to a quarter.

Here's the fly and the scale next to a quarter and a coke can.