
FLATS FISHING THE FLORIDA KEYS FOR TARPON, PERMIT, BONE FISH, RED FISH, BARRACUDA AND SHARK Fly Fishing and Spin Fishing for Tarpon, Permit , Bone fish, Red fish, Barracuda and Shark
LOWER FLORIDA KEYS FLATS FISHING REPORT Current fishing report from Big Pine Key to Sugerloaf Key
LOCATION AND LODGING Motels, houses and cabins on Big Pine Key, Little Torch Key and Ramrod Key
PHOTOS Photos of flats fishing in the Florida Keys
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GAME FISH OF THE FLORIDA KEYS FLATS Tarpon Permit Bonefish Redfish Barracuda Shark
FLORIDA KEYS TARPON FLIES, PERMIT FLIES, BONEFISH FLIES AND REDFISH FLIES Tying Recipes For Florida Keys Flies
FISHING REPORT ARCHIVES Previous fishing reports for the lower Florida Keys
CALENDAR Best times to fish the flats and back country of the Florida Keys.
Fly Fishing For Tapon In The Lower Florida Keys
FLATS SKIFF AND EQUIPMENT 17.8 Hells Bay Proffesional Skiff
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FLORIDA KEYS TARPON FLIES, PERMIT FLIES, BONEFISH FLIES AND REDFISH FLIES

Tarpon Flies

Think about it....we are tying to feed a tarpon a rabbit

Tarpon Bunny

This is a very simple and effective tarpon fly. With the rabbit fur you can get a lot of "movement" from the fly with out a lot of forward travel.. Dance this in front of a tarpon and you will get the tarpons attention.

Hook.....Owner Aki 1, 1/0 Gamagakatsu SC-15 2/0
Tail.......Zonker Bunny Strip
Collar....Cross Cut Bunny Strip
Eye.......Stick on decal eyes

Toad Fly: Tied by John Arnold

Toad Fly

It is no secret...Tarpon love the Toad Fly. Use maribu or rabbit for the tail.
Hook......Owner AKI 1, 1/0 Gamagakatsu SC-15 2/0
Tail........Maribu or rabbit stip
Body......EP Fibers tied merkin style
Eyes......Mono Eyes

The Gurgler

Gurgler

The gurgler is a killer baby tarpon fly, especialy during a shrimp hatch. This tarpon fly imitates a shrimp and travels just under the surface, long slow strips will result in some explosive hits on top.

Hook............Gamagakatsu SPH11-3L3H
Tail............Barred Craft Fur with a couple strands of Krystal Flash
Underbody.......Foam strip
Body............EP Streamer Brush
Thorax..........Foam strip from the under body
Eyes............Mono Eyes

Bleached Blond Tarpon Fly

Bleached Blond

Hook......Gamagakatsu SC-15 1/0 2/0
Tail......6 Barred Saddle Hackles
Collar....Cross Cut Bunny Strip
Eye.......Stick on decal eyes

This has been a good laid up tarpon fly. Very subtle, lands softly. It has been an effective fly when the fish are edgy. Also good in a dark olive.

Baby Tarpon Fly

Notice the hook. It is an Owner Mutu, designed to catch fish in the corner of the mouth. This fly is a little light for big tarpon, but fine for baby tarpon. Keep the rod tip low, pointed at the tarpon and let him come tight.

Hook......Owner Mutu 1, 1/0
Tail......Barred Craft Fur/ Several Strands Of Krystal Flash
Body......Body Fur
Eyes......Mono Eyes

Wool Head Tarpon Fly

This fly is not as easy to throw as some of the all feather flies. But it will push water and has lots of movement..

Hook......Owner Aki 1, 1/0 Gamagakatsu SC-15 1/0 2/0
Tail......Barred Rabbit Strip
Collar....Maribu
Head......Sculpin Wool

Tarpon Fly Tied By John Arnold

Arnold Flats Fly: Tarpon Version

Last season I asked John Arnold if his Arnold's Flats fly could be as effective on the big tarpon as it was on bone fish, red fish and permit. John tied me up some.. It was!! They are easy to cast, land delicately and push water. Try them in white and tan.

Hook......Owner Aki 1, 1/0
Tail......Barred Craft Fur/ Several Strands Of Krystal Flash
Legs......Sili Legs
Body......Body Fur
Eyes......Mono Eyes

Bonefish, Permit And Redfish Flies

Arnold Flats Fly

Bonefish Fly Tied By John Arnold

This is an extremely effective fly for bonefish, redfish and permit. If it swims and eats shrimp, it will eat this fly.

Hook..... Gamagakatsu SS 15 1,2
Tail......Barred Craft Fur/ Several Strands Of Krystal Flash
Legs......Sili Legs
Body......Body Fur
Eyes......Lead Eyes

Tailing bonefish and redfish fly.

Tailing Bonefish And Redfish Fly

This fly is another variation of many other bone fish flies. The one thing it has in common with the others, is it works.... This is a go to fly for bonefish and redfish when they are in very shallow water tailing. It has a lot of bulk with virtualy no wieght, lands softly and the fish like it..

Hook..... Gamagakatsu SS 15 1,2,4
Wing......Barred Craft Fur/ Several Strands Of Krystal Flash
Body......Large Krystal Hackle Bone fish Tan
Eyes......Mono Or Bead Chain Eyes
Weed Guard ....20lb. Fluorocarbon

Permit Flies

Rag Head Permit Fly

Raghead

This permit fly was developed by Capt. Jan Isley. It works...

Hook..... Gamagakatsu SC 15 Or Tiemco 811S 1/0 1,2
Tail......Maribu And Splayed Ginger Hackles
Legs......White Round Legs
Body......Tan Yarn Coated With Cement And Sprinkled With Yarn Fibers.
Eyes......Lead Eyes

Merkin

A merkin (according to the Oxford Dictionary, 1617) is a pubic wig, originally worn by prostitutes after shaving their genitalia to eliminate lice or to disguise the marks of syphilis.

The Merkin was one of Del Browns favorite permit flies. The permit like this fly too..

Hook..... Gamagakatsu SC 15 Or Tiemco 811S 1/0, 1,2
Tail......Splayed Ginger Hackles
Legs......White Round Legs
Body......Tan And Brown Yarn Combed Out And Trimmed To A Crab Shape
Eyes......Lead Eyes

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