The reality is that Tarpon flies don't need to be highly complex. The splayed feather types use a few rooster cape feathers and only take about two minutes to tie. Use your favorite colors. Here is the Tequila Sunrise pattern (red and yellow).
Hook: Gamakatsu SL12S 4/0 to 1/0 Thread: Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Tail: 4 rooster cape feathers - The feathers should be about 1.5x to 2x the length of the hook. Body hackle: 1 or 2 rooster cape feathers. Use 2 feathers if you want bushier body or to show contrast like the red and yellow as shown.
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