Lords of the Fly Catch a World-Record Fish

Lords of the Fly Catch a World-Record Fish

Constant Wonder - Season 2022, Episode 906 , Segment 1

Tarpon Obsession

Episode: Tarpon Obsession

  • Mar 10, 2021 7:00 pm
  • 30:35 mins

In 1977, Steve Huff and Tom Evans were fly fishing in the sleepy town of Homosassa when they each hooked a tarpon that topped the previous world record. News of the catch spread like wildfire, drawing in the top guides and anglers, all hoping to top the record by reeling in their own 8-foot, 200-pound monster fish. Guest: Monte Burke, author of "Lords of the Fly: Madness, Obsession, and the Hunt for the World-Record Tarpon"