Tarpon Tarpon in the air or I had better bow to the King. Tarpon are known as "THE SILVER KING" due to their ability to throw the hook if they are not given slack when jump ing. It is common to have a tarpon jump in excess of 15 times giving them easy opportunity to punish the angler that doesn't show them the proper respect.   Tarpon Lures   LURES THAT WORK PLUGS THAT DIVE COAST HAWKS JIGS WITH BAIT TAILS OR SASSY SHAD BODIES LURES OF ANY TYPE SHOULD BE EITHER DARK IF THE WATER IS STAINED OR LIGHT COLORED IF THE WATER IS CLEAR.