Logo: Fishing in the Lower Florida Keys
Image: Tarpon Flies
Image: Think about it....we are tying to feed a tarpon a rabbit
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
Image: Toad Fly: Tied by John Arnold
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
Image: The Gurgler
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
Image: Bleached Blond Tarpon Fly
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.
Image: Baby Tarpon Fly
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
Image: Wool Head Tarpon Fly
This fly is not as easy to throw as some of the all feather flies. But it will push water and has lots of movement..
Hook......Owner Aki 1, 1/0 Gamagakatsu SC-15 1/0 2/0
Tail......Barred Rabbit Strip
Collar....Maribu
Head......Sculpin Wool
Image: Tarpon Fly Tied By John Arnold
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
Image: Bonefish Fly Tied By John Arnold
This is an extremely effective fly for bonefish, redfish and permit. If it swims and eats shrimp, it will eat this fly.
Hook..... Gamagakatsu SS 15 1,2
Tail......Barred Craft Fur/ Several Strands Of Krystal Flash
Legs......Sili Legs
Body......Body Fur
Eyes......Lead Eyes
Image: Tailing bonefish and redfish fly.
This fly is another variation of many other bone fish flies. The one thing it has in common with the others, is it works.... This is a go to fly for bonefish and redfish when they are in very shallow water tailing. It has a lot of bulk with virtualy no wieght, lands softly and the fish like it..
Hook..... Gamagakatsu SS 15 1,2,4
Wing......Barred Craft Fur/ Several Strands Of Krystal Flash
Body......Large Krystal Hackle Bone fish Tan
Eyes......Mono Or Bead Chain Eyes
Weed Guard ....20lb. Fluorocarbon
Image: Rag Head Permit Fly
This permit fly was developed by Capt. Jan Isley. It works...
Hook..... Gamagakatsu SC 15 Or Tiemco 811S 1/0 1,2
Tail......Maribu And Splayed Ginger Hackles
Legs......White Round Legs
Body......Tan Yarn Coated With Cement And Sprinkled With Yarn Fibers.
Eyes......Lead Eyes
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A merkin (according to the Oxford Dictionary, 1617) is a pubic wig, originally worn by prostitutes after shaving their genitalia to eliminate lice or to disguise the marks of syphilis.
The Merkin was one of Del Browns favorite permit flies. The permit like this fly too..
Hook..... Gamagakatsu SC 15 Or Tiemco 811S 1/0, 1,2
Tail......Splayed Ginger Hackles
Legs......White Round Legs
Body......Tan And Brown Yarn Combed Out And Trimmed To A Crab Shape
Eyes......Lead Eyes
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