Tarpon Fly Rod Set Up

You have to win the battle quickly with tarpon and an 11 weight does that better than a 10 weight.

Tarpon fly rod set up.

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. I use a 10 wt rod quite often because i like a lighter presentation. So many anglers head down on their first tarpon trip without ever picking up and casting a 10 or 12 weight rod. 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.

To top it off rod makers have started putting their best tapers on 11 weights the case for the 10 weight. I have seen plenty of 100 lb tarpon landed on 10 wt rods. It is 3 on my all time list right now but may be making a move over the s4s after this season. The 11 has become the rod of choice in the keys.

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. They get on the saltwater with only fly casting experience with trout rods. Having the right reel rod backing and fly line is an investment you won t regret. Believe me when i tell you that a ten weight rod in your hand feels a whole lot different then a five weight.

But many guides are open to anglers bringing their own fly rods as long as they re up to snuff. Scott owens january 30 2020 captain s journal. 2 scott s4s 11 weight. Part 1 of 2.

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. Sage scott winston g loomis orvis temple fork outfitters echo and redington. 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.

We stock all the best fly rods for tarpon to fit any budget from top brands including. Remember if there s a weak link anywhere in your tarpon set up that fish will find it expose it and ruin your day. A 10 weight fly rod is the minimum when targeting adult migratory tarpon.