Tarpon Toad - Best Florida Keys Tarpon Fly Tying - Gary Merriman Fly Pattern

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The Tarpon Toad has rapidly become one of "THE" flies for Tarpon. The Tarpon Toad was developed by Gary Merriman and tarpon fishing has never been the same since. The Tarpon Toad in this video has been tied with no flash (that is how I prefer them), but they can be tied with a couple strands of krystal flash in the tail. Also, the toad in this video was tied with with the rabbit strip right side up. I have always tied them this way and prefer that style. The developer, Gary Merriman, initially tied the toad with the rabbit strip tied upside down. The Tarpon Toad is most commonly tied in Chartreuse, but many other color variations (Black and Purple) have been introduced to the fly fishing scene. Do not leave on a Tarpon trip without them!!
Tarpon Toad Fly Tying Recipe:
Hook: Tiemco 600SP #1/0
Thread: Chartreuse UTC 140
Eyes: Black Large Mono Eyes
Tail: Chartreuse Zonker Rabbit Strip
Collar: Chartreuse Select Marabou
Body: Chartreuse EP Fibers
Glue: Brush On Zap A Gap
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[@bgstyle22]

Are you using standard 1/8in zonker strips for the tail or the bigger magnums (I think 1/4")? Thanks,

[@rudychavira5558]

I'm sure you have done it, small piece of drinking straw, keeps everything out of way, nice tie

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Nice , what is it supposed to represent ? Or is it just an attractor . In either case nice job and thanks for sharing.

[@mickeygrantflyfishingtying6246]

Awesome videos! Can I ask what camera you are using for the videos?