FlyFysher
Apte Tarpon Fly
Yellow and orange saddle feathers with a mixed hackle collar and orange thread head.
A bright feather streamer for the tarpon box.
- At the vise
- Intermediate
- Common sizes
- #2/0–5/0
At the vise.
Work through the numbered steps in order. Use the written materials and proportions as your guide; select an image for a closer look.
Start the foundation
Secure the hook and wrap orange thread back to the bend.
Pair the tail feathers
Match two yellow feathers; flank them with two orange feathers. Secure the stems at the bend, tips rearward; trim the stem waste.
Wind the mixed collar
Tie in yellow and orange hackles at the tail base. Wind them forward together, sweeping fibers rearward; secure and trim.
Finish the head
Secure floss ahead of the collar and cover the remaining shank toward the eye. Tie off, whip finish, and cement; keep the eye clear.
On the water.
Use alongside darker patterns; test the swimming action before fishing.
Find your Apte Tarpon Fly.
Have this pattern tied for your water.
No versions are listed yet. Choose a tyer and ask about your sizes, colors and materials. The tyer must confirm availability and send an offer.
Recipe references
Original written instructions adapted from the sources below. Materials and methods may vary between versions.
Portrait reference
Pattern dressings vary; use the written recipe for exact materials and proportions.
