season report
2025
The Silver King Season has come to an end. And how did it go? Let’s just say the howler monkey didn’t prove to be the loudest voice in the jungle this year – not when guests were hooking, landing or losing the tarpon of their wildest dreams.
We are proud to introduce Tapam 2.0. With a refined approach, top-tier guides, and finely tuned fly fishing pangas equipped with top-quality gear, this season marked the evolution of our tarpon program – and we were more prepared than ever for the opening.
Typically, the rains taper off before the new year, but this time they lingered unusually long—well into February. This delayed the influx of saltwater, which in turn postponed the mullet run and shrimp migrations. As a result, there were fewer tarpon in the system than usual at the start of our season—a real test for everything we had worked so hard to improve.
Despite the challenge, the upgrades proved themselves and during the very first week we still managed to hook several tarpon in the 100–130 pound range. A strong confirmation that Tapam 2.0 is built to perform.
Not long after, with more mullet and shrimp pushing into the system, Tapam once again proved it’s here to stay. We sent our colleague Max Bartholin deep into the jungle, hoping to capture some of the rumble.
Disclaimer: If full-on tarpon chaos isn’t your thing, you might want to sit this one out.
As the season progressed and salinity levels rose, mullet, shrimp, and other baitfish began pouring back into the system—and that’s when Tapam came alive.
Before things really kicked off, the guides went out in search of new ground – and honestly, looking back, it was a blessing in disguise. We ended up exploring fresh areas, finding a few hidden gems along the way that later produced some incredible fishing. Shallow water, structure, plenty of variation – and mostly “fun size” tarpon with the bigger ones being in the 80–85 pound range. Though, we did connect with a couple of true giants – and lost several of them in classic fashion…
So yes, the rough start to the season with too much fresh water? It pushed us to adapt – and in the end, it opened up new opportunities we wouldn’t have found otherwise. Safe to say, we’re heading into next season with even more in the locker.
Suddenly, the silence broke. The surface erupted with chaos – tarpon crashing through schools of bait in an all-out assault. It was loud, violent, and merciless.
This is what Tapam is: raw, unfiltered action that leaves even the most seasoned fly anglers speechless – or shouting in disbelief. The show was on, and it was everything we’d hoped for.
When you’ve got a feeding frenzy lighting up right in front of the boat, it’s a clear invitation to put a fly in the mix – so that’s exactly what we did. The outcome? Incredible. Guests landed up to legit 140-pound tarpon that defined their entire trip. And yes, hearts were broken, reels got smoked, rods snapped and fly lines were shredded – but that’s just part of the story.
We’re not claiming world-class tarpon action every single day – it’s still fishing, and there are slower periods. But when things quieted down, we got into some solid snook in some pretty cool spots. Tarpon will always be the main event, but it’s good to know there are quality backup options when you need them.
This season, many of our guests left with stories they’ll tell for a lifetime. We’re not just offering great fishing – we’re offering one of the best jungle tarpon experiences out there. Unforgettable tarpon, a laid-back jungle lodge, and all at a very reasonable price.
