BaitfishadvancedGulf Coast & Emerald Coast
Tarpon Toad
$9.95
Available Sizes#2/0 - #4/0
Color Variations
Black/PurpleOliveCockroachTan/White
Tarpon are dinosaurs with an attitude problem. This fly is tied on a hook that could anchor a small boat, with enough rabbit strip to make it swim like something worth eating. When a tarpon eats this and goes airborne, you will understand why grown adults weep openly on skiffs. The Toad pushes water and provokes the kind of violence that makes nature documentaries.
Quick Facts
TypeBaitfish
Difficultyadvanced
SeasonsSpring, Summer
Target SpeciesTarpon
Sizes#2/0 - #4/0
Best LocationsTampa Bay, FL; Charlotte Harbor, FL; Grand Isle, LA; Destin, FL
Where to Fish It
Tampa Bay
FL · Bay
Charlotte Harbor
FL · Bay
Grand Isle
LA · Nearshore
Destin
FL · Nearshore
Map unavailable. Locations for Tarpon Toad: Tampa Bay, FL; Charlotte Harbor, FL; Grand Isle, LA; Destin, FL
Related Reading
species science
The Silver King: Understanding Tarpon
Tarpon breathe air. They've survived five mass extinctions. They migrate thousands of miles, daisy-chain in mysterious circles, and when they eat your fly, they do things in the air that no other fish can do. Understanding what makes them tick is the first step toward actually landing one.
technique
Solunar Tables: Science, Myth, and Practical Use
Solunar theory claims that the gravitational pull of the moon and sun creates predictable periods of peak animal activity. Saltwater anglers swear by it. Freshwater anglers roll their eyes. The truth, as usual, lives somewhere in between — and the practical implications might surprise you.
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