Tying a Fox Fur Tarpon Fly Fishing Fly

This fly has movement. Lots of movement. Importantly, the materials and tying techniques combine for a fly that moves equally well while being actively stripped as it does while sitting “still” in the sightline of a laid-up tarpon. The profile of a large baitfish, combined with the neutral buoyancy, ease of cast and life-like movement when stripped are all the best features of this pattern. The rabbit strip tail swims and undulates while the fox fur’s natural buoyancy and movement are enhanced by how the hair is secured to the hook.

Recipe:

• Hook: 2/0-6/0 bluewater hook, like a Gama SL12S (https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-GAMASL12SBG.html), Gama SL12S 1x Short (https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-GAMASL12S1x.html), or Owner Aki 5170 (https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-OWN5170.html)
• Anti Foul Loop: 30-50 lbs mono, 0.75-1x the shank length
• Eyes: optional
• Thread: UTC 210, Black. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-UTC210D.html
• Tail: Zonker strip, 1/8^th in (https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-NSZONK18.html)
• Body / Collar 1: Arctic Fox medallion (https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-RWFOX.html)
• Body / Collar 2: Arctic Fisherman Finn Raccoon (https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-AFFR.html)