When the water is clear, the stakes are high—and subtlety becomes a deadly weapon. Fulling Mill Malzone’s Tarpon is a classic Florida Keys pattern designed specifically for large tarpon in ultra-clear flats. With clean lines, balanced movement, and a time-proven profile, this fly is all about convincing the most scrutinizing silver king to eat.
Built to ride just right in the column and present naturally with minimal splash, Malzone’s Tarpon excels in calm conditions when accuracy, poise, and realism rule the game. Whether you're poling toward ocean-side migrators or intercepting laid-up giants, this fly offers the right mix of stealth and stimulus to seal the deal when it matters most.
Legendary in origin. Lethal in execution.
Style Number: FM-MALZ-TARPON
Fly Type: Saltwater flats tarpon fly
Designed For: Large tarpon in clear, shallow water
Best Location: Florida Keys and other crystal-clear flats
Presentation Style: Quiet entry with realistic motion
Build: Sparse yet suggestive profile for pressured fish
Target Species: Tarpon
Use Case: Ideal for sight-fishing migratory and laid-up tarpon
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fly Name | Malzone’s Tarpon |
| Target Species | Tarpon |
| Ideal Water | Clear, shallow saltwater flats |
| Presentation | Subtle, lifelike, stealth-focused |
| Best Use | Florida Keys migratory and laid-up tarpon |
Malzone’s Tarpon by Fulling Mill is a Keys-classic tarpon fly built for clear water—perfect for stealthy presentations to big fish in calm, shallow flats.