Tarpon Fly Rod Weight

It is 3 on my all time list right now but may be making a move over the s4s after this season.

Tarpon fly rod weight.

Winston orvis redington echo tfo. These rods are the result of a 2 year collaboration between echo s tim rajeff and the fly fisher s own pat ehlers. A 10 weight fly rod is the minimum when targeting adult migratory tarpon. Best tarpon fly rods 2020 shop the world s largest selection of premium fly rods for tarpon from all the top brands including sage scott g.

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. Packability the final thing to consider. 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. Echo epr fly rod.

I use a 10 wt rod quite often because i like a lighter presentation. And of course rod weight can go way up in the saltwater world where fish like tarpon and marlin call for super stout rods in the 10 to 16 weight range. I just got a full set of these rods and love them. So many anglers head down on their first tarpon trip without ever picking up and casting a 10 or 12 weight rod.

To top it off rod makers have started putting their best tapers on 11 weights the case for the 10 weight. This rod retails for 865 and is brand new for 2015 16. Tfo bvk fly rods tfo s bvk series skips from the 10 to the 12 weight so the rod for big tarpon is the tf 1290 4 b a 4 piece stick that weighs 4 6 ounces and sells for 299 95. 8wt 9wt 10wt 12wt.

It gives you lifting power to pick up the fly and extra power to fight the fish. They get on the saltwater with only fly casting experience with trout rods. You should have that rod out weeks in advance before your departure date practicing at least 15 minutes a day to fine tune your casting. The 11 has become the rod of choice in the keys.

With line weights from 8wt to 12wt the epr is a solid choice for small to mid sized tarpon. If you have purchased a brand new 11 weight rod for your first tarpon trip don t wait until you are on day one at the lodge to string it up and start getting the feel for it. Believe me when i tell you that a ten weight rod in your hand feels a whole lot different then a five weight. I have seen plenty of 100 lb tarpon landed on 10 wt rods.

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