Tarpon Fly Rod Set Up

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Tarpon fly rod set up.

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. Get comfortable casting your big game fly rods. Remember if there s a weak link anywhere in your tarpon set up that fish will find it expose it and ruin your day. Rod reel lines lure and where to buy them.

Believe me when i tell you that a ten weight rod in your hand feels a whole lot different then a five weight. Having the right reel rod backing and fly line is an investment you won t regret. To top it off rod makers have started putting their best tapers on 11 weights the case for the 10 weight. 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.

So many anglers head down on their first tarpon trip without ever picking up and casting a 10 or 12 weight rod. We stock all the best fly rods for tarpon to fit any budget from top brands including. 2 scott s4s 11 weight. But many guides are open to anglers bringing their own fly rods as long as they re up to snuff.

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 just got a full set of these rods and love them. You have to win the battle quickly with tarpon and an 11 weight does that better than a 10 weight. I use a 10 wt rod quite often because i like a lighter presentation.

They get on the saltwater with only fly casting experience with trout rods. Sage scott winston g loomis orvis temple fork outfitters echo and redington. I have seen plenty of 100 lb tarpon landed on 10 wt rods. The 11 has become the rod of choice in the keys.

A 10 weight fly rod is the minimum when targeting adult migratory tarpon. It gives you lifting power to pick up the fly and extra power to fight the fish. 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.