{"product_id":"tarpon-slider-redfish-slider-fly","title":"Tarpon Slider Fly – Redfish Slider, 3.5\" Saltwater Fly","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarpon Slider Fly – Redfish Slider, Saltwater Gamefish Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA versatile saltwater slider designed for tarpon, redfish, and other hard-fighting inshore gamefish. Measuring 3.5 inches long, this pattern features a black rabbit strip tail and body for lifelike movement, paired with a proven purple, black, and red color combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tarpon Slider is designed to create a natural, vulnerable presentation that gamefish find difficult to resist. These flies land softly, have neutral buoyancy, and offer plenty of movement without creating an overly aggressive splash or disturbance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe black rabbit strip tail and body provide excellent motion in the water, even when fished slowly. The head is constructed from a purple and black synthetic dubbing brush with a contrasting red throat, creating an attractive baitfish-style profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination of movement, subtle presentation, and proven saltwater colors makes the Tarpon Slider a useful pattern for a variety of inshore fishing situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Fish the Tarpon Slider?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft landing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps make a subtle presentation in shallow water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeutral buoyancy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allows the fly to maintain a natural position in the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRabbit strip construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creates lifelike movement with very little effort from the angler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProven color combination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purple, black, and red provide an attractive profile for tarpon and other gamefish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile saltwater pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for tarpon, redfish, and other coastal predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish the Tarpon Slider with short, controlled strips and occasional pauses. Allow the rabbit strip to move naturally between strips. Vary your retrieve depending on the activity level of the fish and the conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soft landing and natural movement make this a particularly useful pattern when presenting a fly to fish in shallow water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Guide Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fishing the flats and backcountry, presentation can be just as important as fly selection. A fly that lands softly and moves naturally can be especially useful around wary fish. I like using short strips with pauses to let the rabbit material do the work. Don't overwork this pattern—sometimes less action is more effective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tarpon Slider \/ Redfish Slider\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Size #2\/0 saltwater hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTail and Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black rabbit strip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purple and black synthetic dubbing brush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuoyancy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tarpon, redfish, and other saltwater gamefish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lively, soft-landing saltwater slider with plenty of movement and an attractive profile. 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