Streamer - Tarpon

Gapen Tarpon Streamer Fly

The Gapen Tarpon Streamer is part of the Tantalizer series, flies designed for large game fish such as largemouth bass, northern pike, muskie, lake trout and most saltwater species. It is tied on a #3/0 hook.

With toothy pike, muskie and other big fish, the fly's body tends to stick to their many teeth. Work it in a slow, twitching dance.

At a Glance

• Size – #3/0
• Colors – Black, chartreuse/white, orange/black, red/white and white
• Species – Tarpon and other saltwater species, largemouth bass, northern pike, muskie and lake trout
• Recommended line – 8 or 9 weight-forward fly line with a sinking tip

Fishing Tips

• Use a slow twitch-and-pause retrieve.
• A sinking-tip line keeps the fly in the strike zone.
• Use a bite tippet for toothy fish.