![]() ![]() This is extremely effective with a number of fly patterns, especially imitations of palola worms, which skirt quickly and continuously about. Now you can strip the fly withtwo hands, creating continuous motion. Once the cast is made, place the rod handle under your armpit. We’re talking four- to five-inch bumps here, sometimes shorter.Īnother effective way to strip is with two hands. Sharp, quick bumps with the stripping hand mimic this movement perfectly. The reason is simple: real shrimp jump vertically and quickly when they’re trying to get away. About the only time I use my stripping hand to breath life into the fly is when I’m throwing shrimp patterns. Therefore, when I slide the fly forward with my stripping hand, I simultaneously shake my rod tip horizontally to give the tail of the fly the same action or movement. If the flies you are using mimic baitfish such ballyhoo or mullet, it is instructive that the tails of these species move back and forth horizontally, not vertically. I slide the fly forward by moving the fly line forward with a long, smooth stroke with my strip-ping hand but I create the undulating movement I want my fly to make with my rod tip through my rod hand. I rarely give life to my flies with my stripping hand. If I sense it’s needed, I can impart more action just by shaking my rod tip. Once saturated and left dangling in the water, these fibers come alive in continuous motion. Look closely at a quill of marabou or a rabbit strip and notice how many soft flexible fibers there are. ![]() Because of the fluidity of material, many times I hook fish in such a situation by doing nothing-on purpose. Sometimes a fish lies suspended behind your fly, watching it with great scrutiny. It’s remarkable how alive these flies look just sitting there motionless in the water. Most of the materials I use are marabou and rabbit fur. Materials used in the construction of tarpon flies make a huge difference when the fly must be slowed down to keep the fish from getting to close to the boat. ![]() Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? To order a copy click here I can tell you from personal experience that he is a masterful angler who combines an athlete’s fine-tuned instincts and equipoise with a keen, inquisitive mind.Andy Mill’s book won several awards. Many experienced guides in the Florida Keys say he’s the best they have ever fished with-maybe the best who has ever fished tarpon with a fly. “Andy Mill knows tarpon as well as anyone alive. The original photography of Pat Ford, with spectacular two-page color spreads separating all the principal chapters, makes the book a visual feast.īreathtaking in scope, A Passion for Tarpon by Andy Mill is destined to become one of the great fly-fishing books of all time. This riveting running narrative gets as close to the soul of why we chase tarpon as anything in print. Their rich stories-many told here for the first time-of obsession with this singular, leaping, lustrous demon are thrilling and authentic. Collectively these alpha tarpon hunters have experienced hundreds of years on the flats. ![]() Artfully interspersed among the author’s colorful and illuminating tactical chapters are remarkable, in-depth interviews with a dazzling lineup of renowned professional tarpon guides and rabid anglers-a veritable “who’s who” from the world of tarpon fishing. Everything is explored in engaging and entertaining detail: intuitively reading the fish, choosing effective flies for each situation, selecting the right tackle, honing your casting and presentation techniques, tricks for feeding the fish, critical advice on how to set the hook, the secrets to fighting tarpon efficiently and quickly.Īs if all this weren’t enough, A Passion for Tarpon is much more than a cutting-edge fishing manual. As in Andy’s own fishing, nothing is left to chance. In clear, concise language, the author personally guides the reader through the entire strategy of what it takes to successfully fool today’s often finicky tarpon into eating your fly. ![]()
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