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I think building a tarpon setup around an entry level reel won at an auction is a mistake. That reel is better suited on a 10wt being used for redfish.

Heart breaker, hope it wasn't too big.

I have never in my life seen a shrimp struggling on the surface of the water. However, I have tied many gurgler type flies to mimic them in just that predicament. I don't think those big eyes in the front quarter are necessary. I do think the most important part is what the fly looks like from under...

You may want to try switching up the angles on the fish as you fight it, just sitting on top of them and pulling up does not tire them out much.

You must really have that drag cranked down.

Are you using spinning gear? I would worry about blowing up gear if you are going to fight a fish harder with 60 than you would with 40.

60 is for abrasion resistance not pulling power.

Why would it take you longer with 40 compared to 60?

Best thing about flurocarbon.... (especially in the 60# and up category)


You can straighten it by hand, try that with 60# mono (or 80 for that matter).

Are you fishing in some sort of juvenile redfish preserve?

Try it again with literally half the materials (buck tail, not chicken the feathers). Good start though.

That is a big fucking spider.

Here is to you finding a few nearly blind redfish. :wink:

Tired from casting a 9wt? Remind me to end it all at age 49.

Does this thread mean my Heritage Marquesa qualifies as a "classic" now?

A 9wt is perfect for fish that are 25-39 lbs that require a lengthy cast in fairly calm conditions.

Sounds like a good "driving beer".