My bad on the current tarpon regs in FL. Current regs allow for 2 w/ a $50 tag for each fish. Take that trip with your brother!!
They stopped letting you boat them for a little while.
Last year I had to get licensed in 5 states.
Make sure you are familiar w/ all regs of states you fish as the fines can be pretty big.
http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/regulations/
Statewide Regulations
• There is a two fish possession limit for tarpon. You must purchase
a tarpon tag from the FWC to lawfully possess a tarpon.
• Tarpon tags can be purchased from your local county tax collector.
• Dragging tarpon to weigh stations is considered possession.
• The intentional snagging or snatch-hooking of tarpon is prohibited.
For questions concerning tarpon regulations contact the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Marine
Fisheries Management at 850-488-6058 or on the Web