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Rio Flies Rio's Old Salt Tarpon Streamer

$11
Best for
This is a saltwater streamer fly designed to imitate a baitfish profile for tarpon and othe...
Species
salmon-steelhead, inshore, offshore
Technique
casting, finesse
Season
Year-round
Conditions
clear water, dirty water
Not ideal for
Saltwater-focused, not a typical trout pattern

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Description

The Black Death and Cockroach are two seasoned sailors synonymous with fly fishing for tarpon. This fly pays tribute to both. The Rio Flies Old Salt brings in the feather tails and soft marabou wrap, along with the stiffer spun deer, trimmed to a tidy, bullet shape. In a variety of proven colors and tied on Gamakatsu SL12S Short hooks, you can find the right one for clean or dirty water conditions. Think of the stories you'll be able to tell. Designed after traditional tarpon patterns Tied on Gamakatsu SL12S short hooks Great for tarpon and other big game Saltwater streamer Sold individually This item only ships within Canada

Specifications

Category

Trout Flies

Target Species

salmon-steelhead, inshore, offshore

Techniques

casting, finesse

Conditions

clear water, dirty water

Field Notes

This is a saltwater streamer fly designed to imitate a baitfish profile for tarpon and other big game species. It is best fished on a fly line with strips or short, erratic retrieves, especially when fish are keyed on moving prey. The listing suggests it can be effective in both clean and dirty water conditions.

Pros

  • Traditional tarpon-style streamer profile
  • Works in clean or dirty water
  • Tied on strong Gamakatsu SL12S short hooks

Cons

  • Saltwater-focused, not a typical trout pattern
  • Sold individually

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