Stu Apte Tarpon

Originator: Stu Apte, Fly: Joe Branham, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Saltwater, standard or heavy shank, 4/0-1/0
Thread: Flat waxed nylon size A, Fl. Orange
Tail: Pair of bright orange saddle hackles with a pair of bright yellow saddle hackle on the outside, curving out, tied over hook point.
Collar: Two bright and two bright yellow saddle hackles palmered together.
Head: Fl.orange thread. tapered and coated with epoxy
Eyes (optional): White or yellow background with a black pupil




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