We have all had a taste of the warm weather to come now switching our minds from everyone’s wintertime fish to the Girl’s and Boy’s of summer. Â About two weeks ago I noticed my hand being guided by some unknown force to the purple and black section of my fly tying materials. Â The next thing I new I was holding 4 black Hackle feathers in my right hand and several purple Marabou feathers in my left. Â I thought to myself briefly “I’ve been here before.” Â So I got to work and some time later there were 10 flies resembling a version of Purple Death sitting on my Fly Tying table. Â It was official Migratory Tarpon season would be here soon! Â The summer months in Florida bring the greatest gamefish to swim the shallows of the Atlantic and Gulf coast of Florida. Â Tarpon hit the shorelines, shoals, and barrier islands in great numbers along much of the states coast. Â This makes the opportunity for Fly Fishing these fish perfect. Â These fish swim in 1-10ft of water so sight fishing them is the best way to accomplish a hookup. Â Summertime is North Florida or (the Panhandle) time. Â During these months we experience a heavy push of fish migrating through the waters of Apalachicola. Â Our fish eat fly’s very regularly and multi fish days are not uncommon. Â There are still a few dates left so call today to book your charter for the 2014 Panhandle Tarpon Season!
Captain Doug Henderson
