Tarpon are the largest fish routinely targeted on a fly rod — large migratory fish in the Florida Keys, Belize, Mexico, and Cuba typically run 80 to 180-plus pounds. A tarpon's slow, deliberate take followed by explosive aerial acrobatics ranks among the most dramatic moments in fly fishing. Tackle starts at 10-weight, often scaling to 12- or 13-weight; proven flies include the Tarpon Toad, Black Death, and Bunny Fly.

Front Range Anglers' tarpon fly fishing destinations include the Florida Keys during the spring migration, Belize's productive backcountry channels (year-round), Mexico's Yucatán Coast (outstanding spring tarpon), and Cuba's Jardines de la Reina (one of the most prolific tarpon environments in the Caribbean).