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The lower keys are famous for the spring tarpon migration. Beginning in early February and lasting into June, Giant Tarpon (75 to 200lbs) travel through the keys by the thousands.

During the peak of the migration it is common to see and cast to hundreds of tarpon a day on the flats. Juvenile tarpon are available year round when the conditions are right.

 

 

This is a very simple and effective tarpon fly. With the rabbit fur you can get a lot of "movement" from the fly with out a lot of forward travel. Dance this in front of a tarpon and you will get the tarpons attention.

 

Hook.....Owner Aki 1, 1/0 Gamagakatsu SC-15 2/0

Tail.......Zonker Bunny Strip

Collar....Cross Cut Bunny Strip

Eye.......Stick on decal eyes

 

 

It is no secret...Tarpon love the Toad Fly. Use maribu or rabbit for the tail.

Hook......Owner AKI 1, 1/0 Gamagakatsu SC-15 2/0

Tail........Maribu or rabbit stip

Body......EP Fibers tied merkin style

Eyes......Mono Eyes

 

 

The gurgler is a killer baby tarpon fly, especialy during a shrimp hatch. This tarpon fly imitates a shrimp and travels just under the surface, long slow strips will result in some explosive hits on top.

 

Hook............Gamagakatsu SPH11-3L3H

Tail............Barred Craft Fur with a couple strands of Krystal Flash

Underbody.......Foam strip

Body............EP Streamer Brush

Thorax..........Foam strip from the under body

Eyes............Mono Eyes

 

 

Hook......Gamagakatsu SC-15 1/0 2/0

Tail......6 Barred Saddle Hackles

Collar....Cross Cut Bunny Strip

Eye.......Stick on decal eyes

 

This has been a good laid up tarpon fly. Very subtle, lands softly. It has been an effective fly when the fish are edgy. Also good in a dark olive.

 

 

Notice the hook. It is an Owner Mutu, designed to catch fish in the corner of the mouth. This fly is a little light for big tarpon, but fine for baby tarpon. Keep the rod tip low, pointed at the tarpon and let him come tight.

 

Hook......Owner Mutu 1, 1/0

Tail......Barred Craft Fur/ Several Strands Of Krystal Flash

Body......Body Fur

Eyes......Mono Eyes

 

 

This is a shrimp pattern that has a spun deer hair head, making it neutrally buoyant. It was created for tarpon but works for ALL saltwater species, including permit. Add lead eyes and you have a bonefish fly.

 

This fly among others can be ordered from Capt. Kevin Guerin

 

Hook......Gamagakatsu SS-15

Tail......Barred Craft Fur/ Several Strands Of Krystal Flash

 

Head......Spun Deer Hair

Eyes......Mono Eyes

 

 

Last season I asked John Arnold if his Arnold s Flats fly could be as effective on the big tarpon as it was on bone fish, red fish and permit. John tied me up some.. It was!! They are easy to cast, land delicately and push water. Try them in white and tan.

 

Hook......Owner Aki 1, 1/0

Tail......Barred Craft Fur/ Several Strands Of Krystal Flash

Legs......Sili Legs

Body......Body Fur

Eyes......Mono Eyes