Tying a Tarpon Screamer 3D Eyes Fishing Fly

Paradise style tarpon flies are among our favorite flies. They are simple, fun to tie, and beautiful. And, they catch fish. Here’s a variant that adds eyes and uses UV. The feathers and baitfish fibers work very well together on this design. While the feathers have some barring, they also have a bit of translucence that allows the colors of the materials to mix in a way that looks very fishy.

• Hook: Gamakatsu SL12-S 1x Short Big Game Wide Gap, size 3/0. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-GAMASL12S1x.html
• Thread: UTC 140 or 210, Black. https://www.discountflies.com/SRCH.html?Search=UTC+THread
• Tail: Raven and Wolf Baitfish Fibers, mix of Purple, Grey, and whatever else you think looks fishy. https://www.discountflies.com/SRCH.html?Search=Baitfish+fibers
• Flash: Raven and Wolf Ultra Flash, Silver. Coming soon.
• Body: Whiting Hen Saddle Feathers, Dun Grizzly. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-WHENS.html
• Collar 1: Fluff from Whiting Hen Saddle Feather, Dun Grizzly. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-WHENS.html
• Collar 2: Whiting Freshwater Streamer Hen Cape Dyed Badger, Purple. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-WSCDB.html