Tarpon
The apex flats predator of the Caribbean and one of the hardest and most spectacular fish you will fight on a fly rod. Tarpon can be incredibly aggressive and when in the mood will attack almost anything in front of them. Good quality hooks are essential. Our Tarpon Range are tied on Owner premium Aki Saltwater hook with cutting Point for improved hook hold.
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Tarpon - Cockroach
£4.95
Tarpon Cockroach – Unweighted – One of the Classic Tarpon flies. Long Grizzly feathers have a good movement and makes a realistic imitation of many crabs, shrimp and Baitfish. Slim profile makes for easy casting. Good for tight spots in and around...
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Tarpon - Black Death
£4.95
Tarpon Black Death – Unweighted – The original and still one of the most popular Tarpon flies available. Black & Red are very consistent colours. 3D eyes and extra long black tail hackles.
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Tarpon Zonker Rat-Black & Red
£4.95
Tarpon Zonker Rat Black & Red – Unweighted – A modification of the original and very popular Tarpon Bunny Black Death probably the most used Tarpon pattern in Cuba. Muskrat zonker strips replace rabbit. Much thinner than rabbit with minimal water...
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Tarpon Toad Rat-Purple & Black
£4.95
Tarpon Toad Rat Black & Purple - Weighted - Invented in the 1990’s by Gary Merriman this fly became very popular in the Florida Keys with a reputation for improving hooks ups for spooky fish. The original fly was made with a bunny strip tail...
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Tarpon Toad-Chartreuse & White
£4.95
Tarpon Toad-Chartreuse – Lightweight – Invented in the 1990’s by Gary Merriman this fly became very popular in the Florida Keys with a reputation for improving hooks ups for spooky fish. Lightweight version for ease of casting but with a Marabou tail.
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Tarpon Toad-Orange & Red
£4.95
Tarpon Toad Rat Orange & Red - Weighted - Invented in the 1990’s by Gary Merriman this fly became very popular in the Florida Keys with a reputation for improving hooks ups for spooky fish. The original fly was made with a bunny strip tail however...
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Tarpon Toad Rat-Red & Black
£4.95
Tarpon Toad Rat Black & Red – Lightweight - Invented in the 1990’s by Gary Merriman this fly became very popular in the Florida Keys with a reputation for improving hooks ups for spooky fish. The original fly was made with a bunny strip tail however...