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CALEB "CHUCKLES" HAMMERHEAD
EATS TARPON |
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HADLEY
TARPON ON FLY
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JOHN LATOCHA
TARPON ON FLY
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RICH GRUBER
TARPON ON FLY
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CHARLIE K.
TARPON ON FLY
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RAY LAUREL
TARPON ON FLY
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ROB - TONY
TARPON FISHING |
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JOHN - LOU
TARPON FISHING |
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HARRY
PERMIT FISHING |
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TONY/JASON
TARPON FISHING |
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ROB LEO
TARPON FISHING |
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BILLY/ FERGIE
TARPON FISHING |
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THREE MIKE'S
BABY TARPON |
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THE CAPTAIN
CASTNETTING |
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MARK/ PATTY
SNOOK TARPON |
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DON WIEME
TARPON ON FLY |
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| THE ABOMINATION |
TYING THE ABOMINATION
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The Abomination was created while sitting at my vice with one of my clients Raymond Laurel. This pattern is certainly one of my favorite patterns to throw. Although tied for Bonefish, this pattern has been eaten by redfish, baby tarpon, jacks, ladyfish and many more species
Tying Instructions
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THE RECIPE
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Tail :Tan Craft Fur, Pearl Krystal Flash |
| Body: Tan and Cream Rug Yarn |
Thread: Chartreuse |
Eyes: Medium Bead Chain Eyes |
Markers:
Olive and Chartreuse |
Weed Guard: Mono V |
| Hook: Mustad 34007 |
| Hook Sizes: 2,4,1,1/0 |
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| THE TASTY TOAD |
TYING THE TASTY TOAD
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This fly has been in my fly box for the last 6 or 7 years or so. This is my go to fly. When all else fails, chuck the toad. When tied with gold flash in the tail, this becomes a deadly redfish fly too!! This fly is the modified version of the original.
Original pattern by Captain Harry Spear
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Tying Instructions
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THE RECIPE
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Tail: Tan and White marabou, two grizzly hackles and pearl krystal flash |
| Body: Tan and Cream Sparkle yarn or tan poly yarn |
Thread: Chartreuse |
Eyes: Small or Medium Lead Eyes |
Weed Guard: Mono V |
| Hook: Mustad 34007 |
| Hook Sizes: 2,4,1 |
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| THE BONEFISH SLIDER |
TYING THE BONEFISH SLIDER
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I changed the pattern little bit. I substituted the deer hair for sparkle yarn. This fly has caught me numerous bonefish and it should be in everyone's fly box.
Original pattern was by Tim Borski
Tying Instructions
Coming Soon
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THE RECIPE
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Tail: Tan Craft Fur and Pearl Krystal Flash |
| Body: Tan Sparkle Yarn |
Thread: Chartreuse |
Eyes: Small or Medium Lead Eyes |
Weed Guard: Mono V |
| Hook: Mustad 34007 |
| Hook Sizes: 2,4,1 |
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| THE GOTCHA |
TYING THE GOTCHA
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Not much to say about this must-have pattern. You should stuff as many as you can in your fly box. Proven to catch bonefish where ever they live.
Original pattern was by Ted McVay
Tying Instructions
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THE RECIPE
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Tail: Pearl Mylar Tubing |
| Body: Pearl Sparkle Braid |
Thread: Pink |
Eyes: Medium Bead Chain Eyes |
Weed Guard: Optional |
| Hook: Mustad 34007 |
| Hook Sizes: 2,4,1 |
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| THE KWAN VARIANT |
TYING THE KWAN VARIANT
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Another spectacular fly. Proven to catch almost anything that swims. I probably tie this fly 10 different ways.
Original pattern was by Patrick Dorsy
Tying Instructions
Coming Soon
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THE RECIPE
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Tail: Tan Craft Fur or Enrico Puglisi Fiber, Pearl Krystal flash |
| Body: Tan and Cream Sparkle Yarn |
| Butt: Orange Ice Chenille |
Thread: Orange |
Eyes: Medium Bead Chain Eyes |
Weed Guard: Mono V |
| Hook: Mustad 34007 |
| Hook Sizes: 2,4,1 |
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FLORIDA KEYS TARPON FLIES
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| THE CD |
TYING THE CD
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The CD is by far the best tarpon pattern I have ever used. I mostly use this pattern for laid up tarpon in the backcountry. It's irresistible. I haven't had to change this pattern once in the last 4 years. It is the "laid up" tarpon devastator.
Tying Instructions
Coming Soon
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THE RECIPE
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Tail: 2 yellow, 2 white and 2 grizzly hackles splayed outward, yellow krystal flash |
| Body: 2 yellow and 2 white hackles palmered - alternating |
| Flash: Pearl Krystal Flash |
| Bump: Yellow Chenille |
Thread: Yellow |
| Thread Protection: 25lb. Mono - snelled |
| Hook: Mustad 3407SS |
| Hook Sizes: 2/0, 3/0 |
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| THE MRS HOWELL |
TYING THE MRS HOWELL
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The Mrs. Howell is the exact same fly as the CD but a different color scheme. I made this fly for one particular spot in the backcountry of Islamorada where fishing gets tough. I also tied this fly for one particular client, Dan Keefe.
Tying Instructions
Coming Soon
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THE RECIPE
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Tail: 4 Ginger Hackles - Splayed Outward,Pearl Krystal Flash |
| Body: 4 Purple Hackles - Palmered |
| Flash: Pearl Krystal Flash |
| Bump: Tan Chenille |
Thread: Olive or Wine |
| Thread Protection: 25lb. Mono - snelled |
| Hook: Mustad 3407SS |
| Hook Sizes: 2/0, 3/0 |
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| THE TARPON TOAD |
TYING THETARPON TOAD
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The secret is out! This fly became very popular from the tv show Chasing Silver. The Toad has a lot of different versions. Some are tied with marabou tails and collars instead of rabbit. Either one will work. I have many of both stuffed in my fly box.
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Tying Instructions
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THE RECIPE
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Tail: Chartreuse Rabbit Zonker Strip - Inverted |
Body: Yellow Rabbit Zonker Strip - Palmered |
Head: Tan Poly Yarn |
Eyes: Black Mono Eyes |
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Hook: Mustad 3407SS |
Hook Sizes: 2/0, 3/0 |
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| THE INHALER |
TYING THE INHALER
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This fly is my favorite fly to throw at baby tarpon on dark or blotchy bottom. I've also caught many large tarpon on the Inhaler in the Islamorada backcountry as well.
A quick tap retrieve is best. For baby tarpon tie this fly on 34007 1/0 stainless hook and for large tarpon tie on a Mustad 3407SS 2/0 or 3/0.
Tying Instructions
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THE RECIPE
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Tail: Chartreuse Rabbit Zonker Strip - Inverted |
Head: Chartreuse Medium Estaz |
Eyes: Black Mono Eyes |
| Thread Protection: 25lb. Mono - snelled |
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Hook: Mustad 34007. 3407SS |
Hook Sizes: 1, 1/0 2/0, 3/0 |
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FLORIDA KEYS PERMIT FLIES
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| THE FUZZY MERKIN |
TYING THE FUZZY MERKIN
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This fly is a Merkin tied inverted. After tying in the yarn, I take a small wire brush and brush out the yarn. It makes the appearance of a complete shell. It also sinks faster.This fly can be tied in various colors and sized. If tied on a size 2 or 4, it can be deadly on bonefish and redfish.
Original pattern by Del Brown.
Tying Instructions
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THE RECIPE
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Tail: Brown Marabou,
Pearl Krystal Flash |
Body: Brown Sparkle Yarn |
Eyes: Large Lead Eyes |
| Legs: Rubber Legs |
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Weed Guard: Mono V |
Hook: Mustad 34007 |
Hook Sizes: 1, 1/0 2/0 |
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FLORIDA KEYS REDFISH FLIES
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| THE REDFISH SEADUCER |
TYING THE REDFISH SEADUCER
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Talk about a fly that can catch some redfish! This fly is known to catch redfish in Texas as well as Florida. Great fly for tailing reds. It can also be tied with lead eyes for deep water situations.
Tying Instructions
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THE RECIPE
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Tail: Four Grizzly Hackles Splayed Outward. (two on each side) |
| Flash: Gold or Copper Krstal Flash |
Body: Three grizzly hackles palmered |
| Head: Orange Medium Ice Chenille |
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| Thread Protection: 25lb. mono snelled |
Weed Guard: Mono V |
Hook: Mustad 34007 |
Hook Sizes: 2. 1, 1/0 |
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TYING THE WHITE WIDOW
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This is a great all around baitfish pattern fly. Great for snook, tarpon or just about anything that will eat baitfish. This fly imitates a finger mullet.
Tying Instructions
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THE RECIPE
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Tail : White Rabbit Zonker Strip |
| Body: Body Fur |
Thread: Chartreuse |
Eyes: Plastic Eyes |
Markers: Black, Purple, Red |
| Hook: Mustad 34007 |
| Hook Sizes: 1,1/0 |
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| THE MAD PUMPKIN |
TYING THE MAD PUMPKIN
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A great all around shark fly. This fly is also deadly in all black. You will notice I don't take much care in tying this fly. It's usually trashed after a shark gets a hold of it. |
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THE RECIPE
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Tail: Orange Zonker strip,
Pearl Flashabou |
Body: Orange Marabou, palmered |
Head: Dan Bailey's body fur |
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Hook: Mustad 3407SS |
Hook Sizes: 2/0, 3/0 |
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