52 articles tagged with "Tarpon"
Found a little bream hole to bow and arrow cast too and my hopper dropper rig was attacked instantly š Fought like a tarpon.I know, fish on the ground, Iām sorry. I couldnāt get them off otherwiseā¦you may be able to imagine.
In this weekās āHow to Tieā feature, Sam with House of Fly ties a tarpon toad variation created by the legendary angler and Olympic skier Andy Mill, the Millhouse Tarpon Toad.
Five destinations worth fishing for the Silver King.
Meredith McCord has caught just about everything you can hook on a fly rod. With 240 IGFA world records, three Ladies Tarpon Fly Tournament wins, and a global reputation as one of saltwater fly fishingās most accomplished anglers, McCord has spent years traveling the world to chase some incredible fish.
Our favorite tarpon reels, tested and reviewed.
A glimpse into the world of legendary Keys guide, Dustin Huff.
Welcome back to Artist Spotlight, a Flylords original series where we dive into the artists that bring life to fly fishing off the water. In this installment, we sit down with renowned artist Paul Puckett. Paul’s work captures the moments and fleeting feelings we experience on the water through captivating paintings.
The issues Forward Facing Sonar presents to Everglades National Park and tarpon.
How Ted Juracsik changed tarpon fishing history.
Our Photographer Spotlight Series highlights the men and women behind the lens who capture the moments that define fly fishingāmoments words simply canāt describe. In an effort to shed light on these talented individuals, we sit down to learn more about their story, passions, and journey into fly fishing.
How different states are protecting tarpon populations.
Fly fishing for tarpon means battling the sun, the wind, and the fish. Combine all three, and you’ve got a pursuit that can test even the most dedicated anglers. Fortunately, for us, advancements in modern gear can help minimize the strain of standing on a casting platform waiting for tarpon to show themselves.
How a tarpon made it on the most famous mural in the world.
I was asked the other day what was my favorite species of fish. That's a really tough question for me. Sort of a Sophie's choice question. After thinking about it for a long time I answered trout, for a host of reasons, but I quickly added, "and bone fish"! For some odd reason I then felt like I had to defend that answer.
THE PALOLO WORM HATCH IN THE FLORIDA KEYS TRULY MUST BE SEEN TO BE BELIEVED. Tarpon go completely crazy when these bright red worms pour out of the sand by the millions. The fish gorge themselves on worms and quite a few of those worms are cleverly tied imitations. It's the fishing opportunity of a lifetime.
Read more about EP PB Black and Purple Tarpon Fly.
By Justin Pickett "With an explosion, the water suddenly gave way to expose the shimmering scales and black fins of a perfect Everglades Silver King." The weeks of preparation, tying, and fantasizing had come to an absolute end as I found myself sitting in the backseat of a pickup truck that was ...
There's definitely some strategy involved in tarpon fishing. Migrating tarpon offer the fly angler a great opportunity for a close in counter with the silver king, but you have to play your cards right.
Tied up a classic Red/white deceiver for an upcoming saltwater trip. What color should I tie next? Targeting tarpon, Jacks, and anything else that swims.
Did a DIY mission in Puerto Rico, managed to get this guy after about a day of watching them off the beaches.Already dialed in to get another one, this time at home in Florida...
I want to catch one of these big Florida grass carp on the fly so I bought some dog biscuit flies, but I wasnāt feeling good about trying to land a 15-40lb grass carp on those tiny ahh hooks. So I tried to tie one up on a sz 6 mustad tarpon streamer hook. I think it turned out alright. Just trimmed it up with my regular straight tying scissors.
IT'S HARD TO OVERSTATE THE IMPORTANCE OF CONFIDENCE IN FLY FISHING. IT'S OFTEN THE SPECIAL SAUCE ON SUCCESS. I squint into the sun. My eyes burn from sweat and sun screen. I take a few deep breaths and puff them back out. I stretch my neck side to side, it pops and cracks.
A Note from Alexander Gomez (@silverkinggomez): “That day we were fishing for resident tarpon. We happened to hit the mother load on a super calm day. Literally the perfect tarpon day multiple eats and landed a couple. Iām a third generation flyfishing guide.
The bow of the skiff rises and falls under my feet as my eyes scan the vast expanse of blue and green. We call this riding the bull. Balancing on a casting platform as the boat bobs and shifts in the surf. Out on the ocean side, thatās where you find migrating tarpon. These big fish push past in schools, often single file.
Max Pressure Photo by Louis Cahill MY GOOD FRIEND JOEL DICKEY WAS NOT RAISED BY WOLVES, BUT YOU MIGHT NOT BELIEVE IT IF YOU'VE EVER SEEN HIM ANGRY.
By Louis Cahill This easy fishing knot will help you catch more fish. I learned the Double Figure 8 Loop Knot when I started getting serious about tarpon fishing. It quickly became the go-to knot for all of my saltwater and streamer fishing. I even use it to attach nymphs from time to time.
- - -Fishing apparel mentioned: A tarpon-wear shirt Old bib-front overalls Bow ties and club blazers Jean shorts - - -It will come as no surprise to longtime readers of Thomas McGuaneās work that while I was speaā¦
https://youtu.be/UevFAKWBhek?si=kiDnPZ8JuI762Ā U9An older pattern nowadays, certainly underrated. Trout to tarpon eat these and everything in between. They're durable, easy to tie and 100% foul proof if tied right.
Last weekend went on a tarpon trip ended up with Redfish and snook started the trip out with Captin Taylor Schaeffer ran outside. We posted it up with his mourning bouy , but the water was too cold. Tarpon were acting weird. I was hoping to use the new one piece Hardy I picked up from Ole Florida Fly Shop but unfortunately nothing wanted to play.
This post is long overdue. This was the weekend of February 21. But just wanted to share some of the awesome photos we got and the fish we were able to jump. I was with the boys from the Ole Florida fly shop in Boca Raton, Florida. We got lucky because the wind knocked down, and it wasnāt awfully cold. We ate well, drank well.
A Note from Ross Curington (@rosscuringtonart): “Iām a big supporter of the Coastal Conservation Association. Their largest fundraising event is held in Bradenton, Florida, an area renowned for its tarpon fishery. Inspired by this event, I decided to carve a fish and donate it to be auctioned off in front of 1,300 anglers.
Tarpon rolled all around me, while a bull shark cruised off to my right. Further up the shore, a pair of dolphins slammed mullet into the bank. A half-hour before, a manatee floated close enough I could have reached out and touched it. This was about as far as I could get from my trout […]
Hit the Everglades for the first time and ended the day with a couple of these guys and a snook. The first one in the photo was a freaking rocket, it must have jumped 6ft in the air and almost landed in the boat twice. First tarpon I ever casted at was 80+ and I ripped the fly right out of his mouth.
Iāll be in the Destin, FL area this June and would love the chance to target tarpon on the fly. So far, Iāve only found one charter that specifically offers tarpon fly fishing trips.
Planning a trip this spring/summer and trying to figure out the best bang for my buck.
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) is leading the charge in terms of warm water flats fishing conservation. Since its inception, BTT has been at the forefront of conservation, new research, and habitat restoration, all to benefit tarpon, bonefish, and permit.
The three-model collection pays tribute to the legendary saltwater "Grand Slam"āthe rare feat of landing a bonefish, permit, and tarpon in a single day.
Did you know you can catch trout and tarpon in the same trip, along with exotic jungle species? I didn't either, but Kevin Jackson [42:22] of Fly Fish Costa Rica shares...