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How To Tie: Tarpon Snake

Difficulty: easy

25% difficulty

Time: 5-10 minutes

30% timely

Cost: average

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Imitates: mullet/large baitfish, ambiguous/something tasty

Target species: tarpon

Where to fish: backcountry

Notes: Substitute beadchain eyes for medium flat-end tungsten eyes for a heavier fly for high-current creeks and rivers in the backcountry

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Tarpon Snake Material Kit
Tarpon Snake Material Kit
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$43.89 2 in stock

About the fly:

When it comes to big tarpon in the Everglades, there is not another fly out there that has found a place in their mouth more than the snake. A larger profile fly provides an oversized silhouette that the tarpon key in on. With a ton of movement and some flash built-in, this pattern is sure going to get the “sip”. The bead chain eyes and larger hook help the fly get down in the water column where the fish are feeding. The 600SP stays in place while fighting these big fish.

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