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How to tie a Palolo Worm Fly with a Weedguard

The annual Palolo Worm Hatch in the Florida Keys is a true spectacle of Mother Nature. Thousands of tarpon collect for a gorging feast during the short time they hatch. This little Palolo Worm Fly is one of the best ways I have learned to match the hatch.

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Materials List:

Tarpon fishing demands using a strong hook. I prefer a Gamakatsu SL12S size 1/0 for all of my tarpon fishing.

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This Worm Pattern is tied with red rabbit strips that are clipped. I have experimented with a few other colors and had pretty good success.
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I find that I catch more fish during the worm hatch when I use a weed guard on my Palolo Worm Flies. I simply use 15 lb. or 20 lb. flouro or mono for my weed guard.

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Step By Step: How to tie a Palolo Worm Fly

Start a hook with red thread

Add a strip of rabbit for the tail

Tie in crystal chenille

Add a 20 lb. flourocarbon weedguard
and whip finish

Trim and complete

Palolo Worm Fly

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Capt Matt is a fly fishing guide during the Spring Tarpon Migration in the Lower Keys. If you would like to set up a Tarpon Fishing Charter this next spring, go to http://riplips.com/floridaguidepage.html

"How to tie a
Palolo Worm with a Weed Guard"
by Capt Matt Thomas

How to tie a Marabou Cockroach Tarpon Fly

The Cockroach Tarpon Fly is a classic and has caught many tarpon over time. This new pattern takes the original fly, and changes it with a simple marabou collar. This simple materials change makes this Tarpon Cockroach very fishy and quite easy to tie.

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Materials List:

I use a Gamakatsu SL12S size 1/0 for all of my tarpon flies. This hook is strong and sticky.
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This pattern calls for grizzly hackle. Though any feathers will do, I chose to use a bulk pack of strung hackles.
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I use Marabou for the collar of this fly. I suggest using light or dark brown, but any color may work if you experiment with it.
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Step By Step: How to tie a Marabou Cockroach Tarpon Fly

Start a hook

Add a grizzly hackle tail

Tie in a brown clump of marabou for the collar, whip finish and complete the fly

Marabou Cockroach Tarpon Fly

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Capt Matt guides for Giant Tarpon near Key West, FL during the Spring Tarpon Migration. If you would like to tie into a monster fish with your fly rod, go to http://riplips.com/floridaguidepage.html

"How to tie a
Marabou Cockroach Tarpon Fly"
by Capt. Matt Thomas

How to tie a Black Death Tarpon Toad

The Black Death Tarpon Toad is one of my favorite Back Country Tarpon Flies, mostly because it is big, black and red, and tarpon eat it up. I have caught fish on this pattern in the channels, in the flats, and in the flow. Fly fishing for tarpon is one of the most exciting fishing experiences and having enough of the right fly is invaluable. A well tied Black Death Tarpon Toad is certainly one of the best tarpon flies to have in your collection.

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Watch how to tie this Tarpon Fly:

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Materials List:

I use Gamakatsu SL12S #1/0 for every giant tarpon fly I tie. This hook is very good at hooking and keeping an upper lip without bending out.

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For this particular Tarpon Toad Pattern, I chose to use bead chain eyes. I usually use size medium or large when I choose to weight my toad flies.

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The Black Death Pattern calls for a combination of red and black. I used red rabbit strips for the tail.

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This fly also calls for a marabou collar. You may need all sorts of colors of marabou for the tarpon toads you can tie.

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Finally, the head of this fly is tied with EP Fibers. There are many colors, so choose wisely...

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Super Glue is a must for a saltwater fly tyer. I typically use the super glue that is on sale.

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Step By Step: How to tie a Black Death Tarpon Toad

Start a hook

Add a rabbit strip for the tail
and tie it up so that it does not
wrap around the hook
(snarfle guard)

Tie in a marabou collar

Now add body segments

Tie in bead chain eyes and
whip finish the fly

Trim the body

Lock it down with glue and
complete the fly

Black Death Tarpon Toad

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Migrating Tarpon are one of the greatest challenges a fly fisherman can face. Giant fish, tiny hook. If you have the need to catch a monster fish with a fly rod, go to http://www.riplips.com/florida and book a tarpon fishing charter in the Florida Keys.

"How to tie a
Black Death Tarpon Toad"
by Capt. Matt Thomas

How to tie a Perfect Snapper Jig

Capt. Matt quickly ties a Perfect Snapper Jig...

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I can't think of many things more fun than using light tackle to catch snappers for dinner. At the end of my day of fly fishing, I like to hit up one or two of the little spots I've found for catching snappers. One keeper snapper for each of us is all it takes for a tasty meal.

This particular jig is not hard to tie and it proves to be durable enough to catch a dinner or two. I recommend white. Chartreuse can be productive, but not like white.

You'll notice I tie the body rabbit strip off a few times as I progress forward. I believe this makes my jigs last a bit longer, even when snapper fangs take their toll. Super glue on the exposed wraps also helps to lock this pattern down.

Jam on some Snappers!