TARPON FLIES
Key's Style Cockroach: The Cockroach is a proven Tarpon pattern that any Tarpon fisherman should carry.
For every few fish that want a baitfish, there's always one that wants a surface bug. The RIO's Gurgler Alarm is the ideal "do everything" pattern for that fish.
Designed initially for those on the east coast of Florida, this surface popping shrimp was a custom fly that turned into a much sought production pattern.
Andy Mill gave us some of his top Tarpon patterns for fishing over large Tarpon in super clear waters.
Rio's Marabou Toad is designed specifically for throwing at resting or "laid up" tarpon. The combination of materials give the fly a slower sink rate which helps keep the fly in front of the fish longer, enticing the grab.
This baitfish profile pattern is the ultimate in imitation
Doyle's Megalops Mullet is a really sweet tarpon pattern that is usually tied about 2 1/2" to 3" long and is fairly light weight with plastic eyes.
RIO's Student Loan was designed as a general purpose big baitfish for those targeting everything from tuna to trevally and even stripers.
A Great Freshwater and Saltwater by Umpqua's Blane Crocklett
