Black Death

The Black Death is the most storied tarpon fly ever tied — a flowing black-and-grizzly hackle wing that pushes a bold silhouette and has fooled silver kings for generations.

Black is the color tarpon guides reach for in off-color water and low light, and the grizzly contrast gives the fly the breathing, lifelike movement that turns a follow into an eat.

Best for:

• Sight-casting to migratory and resident tarpon
  
• Stained water, deep channels, and low light
  
• Backcountry basins and oceanside flats

📌 Pro Tip: Lead the fish and let it sink to eye level before stripping — the Black Death's silhouette does its best work when the tarpon sees it from below.