{"product_id":"millhouse-tarpon-shrimp-fly","title":"Millhouse Tarpon Shrimp Fly","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Millhouse Tarpon Shrimp is a specialized pattern designed by legendary tarpon angler Andy Mill for targeting giant, wary silver kings in crystal clear water. When you are staring down a string of 100-pound fish that have seen every fly in the book, you need a pattern that lands softly and moves naturally without spooking them. This fly is that solution. It is tied on the incredibly strong Gamakatsu SL12s hook, giving you the confidence to pull hard when the fish of a lifetime eats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Imitates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern imitates a shrimp, a staple food source for tarpon of all sizes. It uses soft marabou materials to create a lifelike, breathing action in the water that mimics a swimming or fleeing shrimp. The profile is translucent and subtle, fooling fish that would refuse bulkier, more synthetic flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should fish this fly with a stealthy approach. Cast well ahead of cruising tarpon to ensure the fly settles to their depth before they arrive. Once the fish is in range, use long, smooth strips to glide the fly across their path. If the fish follows but does not commit, try a few short, sharp ticks to pulse the marabou and trigger a reaction. Always be ready to strip set hard,never lift the rod tip,when you feel the line go tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen To Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is your go-to fly for high-sun days and clear water conditions. It shines when tarpon are pressured, spooky, or rolling in slick calm water where a heavy splash would send them running. It is also an excellent choice for late-season fish that have become \"robotic\" and ignore standard baitfish patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe trust this fly because Andy Mill designed it, and his track record with massive tarpon speaks for itself. The Gamakatsu SL12s hook is a major advantage, as it stays sharp and does not bend out under extreme pressure. We also love how the marabou tail continues to move even when the fly is paused, keeping the fly \"alive\" in the water at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComparisons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillhouse Tarpon Shrimp vs. Millhouse Tarpon Toad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Millhouse Tarpon Shrimp offers a slimmer profile that sinks slightly faster and imitates a crustacean. The Tarpon Toad has a wider, flatter head that helps it suspend higher in the water column and pushes more water. Choose the Shrimp for clear water finesse fishing and the Toad when you need the fly to hover in front of a fish's face for a longer period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillhouse Tarpon Shrimp vs. Black Death\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two flies serve opposite purposes in your fly box. The Millhouse Tarpon Shrimp is a subtle, natural-colored pattern best for bright days and clear water. The Black Death is a high-contrast, dark pattern designed for low-light conditions, early mornings, or stained water where the fish need a strong silhouette to find the fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillhouse Tarpon Shrimp vs. EP Spawning Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EP Spawning Shrimp is tied with synthetic fibers, making it bulkier and more durable, but stiffer in the water. The Millhouse Tarpon Shrimp relies on natural marabou, which provides superior movement and \"breathability\" but is more delicate. We recommend the Millhouse version when you need maximum action with minimal stripping speed to fool the pickiest fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fulling Mill","offers":[{"title":"Olive \/ 1\/0","offer_id":48477956571369,"sku":"SKU5054302750830-LG035","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tan \/ 1\/0","offer_id":48477956604137,"sku":"SKU5054302750823-LG035","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/fulling-mill-flies-millhouse-tarpon-shrimp-fly-1199959057.jpg?v=1761828855","url":"https:\/\/www.tridentflyfishing.com\/products\/millhouse-tarpon-shrimp-fly","provider":"Trident Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}