Tarpon Fly Rod Combo

Understanding the draw of tarpon fly fishing.

Tarpon fly rod combo.

Sage scott winston g loomis orvis temple fork outfitters echo and redington. Tarpon fishing requires 2 things from your gear. We would generally suggest an 11 12 weight setup but if you may be after smaller tarpon or permit a 10 wt setup is sufficient. Winston orvis redington echo tfo.

A 9 foot 5 weight is the most versatile size of fly fishing rod and reel combo for trout and it s the fly rod size i. Here you will find a great selection of the best premium tarpon fly rods fly reels fly rod outfits combos tarpon fly lines and accessories from all the top brands. To top it off rod makers have started putting their best tapers on 11 weights the case for the 10 weight. These days though for most fly fishing for trout the best fly rod and reel combo i choose is usually a 9 foot 5 weight fly rod with a weight forward floating fly line which is the kind of fly line most combos come with.

Present the fly correctly in a variety of conditions. We stock all the best fly rods for tarpon to fit any budget from top brands including. A 10 weight fly rod is the minimum when targeting adult migratory tarpon. Fight the fish effectively.

If you aren t used to casting in strong winds or presenting the fly backhanded you might want to consider an 11 or 12 wt fly rod. When you hook into a big tarpon for the first time more often than not the first thing that you will think about is that you have no business being connected to this animal because they are hands down one of the most acrobatic angry tackle. These rods are the result of a 2 year collaboration between echo s tim rajeff and the fly fisher s own pat ehlers. You have to win the battle quickly with tarpon and an 11 weight does that better than a 10 weight.

1 fly fishing for tarpon is different from other saltwater species tarpon are indeed a very cool species. I use a 10 wt rod quite often because i like a lighter presentation. I have seen plenty of 100 lb tarpon landed on 10 wt rods. Does anyone have any recommendations on the best tarpon spinning rod.

Echo epr fly rod. It gives you lifting power to pick up the fly and extra power to fight the fish. Fly fishing for tarpon is an incredible experience. We are always happy to help and we can work with you to cus.

8wt 9wt 10wt 12wt. The 11 has become the rod of choice in the keys. Whether you are gearing up for monster bass or throwing poppers at your local pond these rods have been field tested by our pro staff and selected as. Not every rod that is capable of casting beautifully is a great fish fighting tool and few rods that can whip a 150 pound tarpon quickly are delicate casting tools.

With line weights from 8wt to 12wt the epr is a solid choice for small to mid sized tarpon. Normally fishing of the piers at destin and panama also if you have any recommendations on someone who makes custom tarpon rods that would be great to.