Tarpon Flies?

by Jake McGlothlin on February 3, 2015

in Flies

This May I’m doing something I never have before: head to Florida to chase tarpon.  Friend BTP moved to Florida last fall and the trip has been in the works since.  Being a freshwater trout guy from Montana, I am pretty much in the dark when it comes to a lot of aspects of saltwater fishing.

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So I turn to you guys with a simple question.  What flies do I need to be tying for that trip?  I’ve got a wad of tarpon hooks, EP fibers and various other odds and ends.  Thanks to the internet I’ve got a reasonable idea on what I should be doing but I would appreciate any ideas, tips, or suggestions anyone would care to offer.

Thanks in advance.