The Migration Film Series

Episode I: Revelation

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The beginning of every fishing trip begins with one fundamental goal; establish what the fish are doing. Smaller groups of fish situated in deep water are a classically difficult situation. However, a small group of anglers have developed a nascent technique that is deadly in its efficacy.

Episode II: Staging

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More and more fish begin trickling in and staging for an impending feeding event. The techniques explored in Episode One are further tested and explained as the environment begins to flood with massive tarpon. While still not feeding hard, it is very clear something astonishing is about to happen.

Episode III: Killing Time

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While the area has become saturated with tarpon, they are still feeding in very brief low-light windows. With multiple boats at their disposal and a highly diverse fishery, the guys find creative ways of passing the middle of the day. Seeking refuge from the inshore head, the guys head offshore to find flotsam. Mahi bail-fest and a truly playful play day ensues.

Episode IV: Vengeance

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With tarpon come sharks. Hooked fish become distressed and distressed fish become magnets for sharks. Jay loses a tarpon to a shark, and Travis suggest doling out an attitude adjustment to their toothy kin. Guest appearance by Bryan "Bear" Holeman.

Episode V: Alchemy Part I

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It happens. The reason the area became infested with mature tarpon begin to hatch in massive numbers. Thousands of tarpon in strings as far as the eye can see drunkenly roll and slurp their way to full bellies. Almost suicidal in their eagerness to eat, doubles and triples become the norm. Fish are aired, gear is thrashed, and bodies torn to shreds.

Episode VI: Alchemy, Part II

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The ridiculous feeding continues as biomass meets biomass in a veritable worm apocalypse. Sit back, relax, and remember to lift your jaw from the table as thousands of fish feed in perfect light and metric tons of tarpon are launched. That's, right, Vanessa Williams, we did go and save the best for last.