Tarpon Fly Rod Set Up

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Tarpon fly rod set up.

I use a 10 wt rod quite often because i like a lighter presentation. Remember if there s a weak link anywhere in your tarpon set up that fish will find it expose it and ruin your day. You have to win the battle quickly with tarpon and an 11 weight does that better than a 10 weight. This rod retails for 865 and is brand new for 2015 16.

2 scott s4s 11 weight. Scott owens january 30 2020 captain s journal. It gives you lifting power to pick up the fly and extra power to fight the fish. I just got a full set of these rods and love them.

Depending on the chosen destination you may encounter the full size spectrum tarpon from 10 to over 100 pounds so it s a good idea to carry a quiver of three or four fly rods from a 9 to an 11 weight or 12 if you prefer to cover all bases. They get on the saltwater with only fly casting experience with trout rods. Get comfortable casting your big game fly rods. It is 3 on my all time list right now but may be making a move over the s4s after this season.

Believe me when i tell you that a ten weight rod in your hand feels a whole lot different then a five weight. Of every rod in the industry either new or old i choose these as my go to tarpon rods 3 scott meridian 8 10 11 weight. To top it off rod makers have started putting their best tapers on 11 weights the case for the 10 weight. The 11 has become the rod of choice in the keys.

But many guides are open to anglers bringing their own fly rods as long as they re up to snuff. Sage scott winston g loomis orvis temple fork outfitters echo and redington. 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. A 10 weight fly rod is the minimum when targeting adult migratory tarpon.

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. I have seen plenty of 100 lb tarpon landed on 10 wt rods. Rod reel lines lure and where to buy them.