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  Waiting for a tarpon to eat my sardine!
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Parnell is another one of Caye Caulker's popular fishing guides and lately he has taken to feeding tarpons in his backyard, and a whole bunch of them can now be seen swimming around his dock every day. Although it might be tempting, no one - I repeat, no one - is allowed to fish there! However, visitors are more than welcome to buy a pack of sardines ($5) to feed these monstrous beasts of the sea. Tarpons are generally 5 to 8 foot long, and they can weigh up to 300 pounds so it does take quite a bit of courage to hold a sardine above the water until one of them snatches it right out of your hand! You don't have to worry about getting bitten, but you might get scratched a little. It's a small price to pay for all the fun you'll have, though!

If you want to see me feed one, you can take a look at the short video I've uploaded :o)

Directions: Parnell's house is located at the back of the island, not far from the Split. Just ask around, everyone knows him!

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  • Updated Mar 15, 2011
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