Max Inchausti

West Palm Beach

Editor-in-Chief at Flylords

Freelance Outdoor Writer at Field & Stream

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Articles

St. Croix Technica Field Test

1 week ago | flylordsmag.com | Max Inchausti

A few years ago, St. Croix phased out its fly rods to the dismay of discerning shoppers who value American-made performance at competitive prices. For diehard fans and a new generation of anglers, the drought is over. St. Croix is back, and they aren’t only producing budget fly rods. Recently, we tested the St. Croix Technica chasing small stream hatches. Here’s how it performed.
Fish Houses: Andy Mill

2 weeks ago | flylordsmag.com | Max Inchausti

Welcome to Fish Houses, where we explore fish houses, shacks, and the stories that come with them. Join us as we start with Andy Mill, a legendary tarpon tournament angler and historian of the sport of saltwater fly fishing. Andy’s house is like walking through a museum, filled with countless memories, paintings, fish mounts, and gear. This house tells a lifetime of stories and is the perfect way to wrap up Tarpon Week.
Behind the Shot: YETI Tarpon Book

2 weeks ago | flylordsmag.com | Max Inchausti

In the world of short-form content, social media, and clickbait titles, it’s refreshing to see YETI embrace long-form storytelling. YETI’s series of coffee table books explores pursuits through world-class photography and exceptional storytelling. Their first book, curated by David Mangum, and the focus of this piece, Tarpon, explores all that is the Silver King.
Flats Skiff Essentials

2 weeks ago | flylordsmag.com | Max Inchausti

As anglers, having the right tools for the job is important. When it comes to tarpon fishing, one tool is more important than the rest: a flats skiff. The right skiff allows you to cross big water, float shallow, and make a stalk on the fish you are after. Regardless of what skiff you own, there are pieces of gear that can give you the edge over the fish and other anglers.
Top Five Tarpon Flies

2 weeks ago | flylordsmag.com | Max Inchausti

It’s hard to describe the feelings as a tarpon slides behind your fly, staring it down with their giant eyes, before slurping it down. This very moment is what has brought countless anglers to the pursuit of saltwater fly fishing. To experience this yourself, choosing the right fly patterns is important. You may think these giant fish will just slurp any fly you throw at them, but that is not the case.
Why Do Tarpon Roll?

2 weeks ago | flylordsmag.com | Max Inchausti

“Right HERE, 11 o’clock, Rollers!” is hissed by a guide on the poling platform of his skiff. An eager angler perches on the bow, waiting for his shot as a string of rolling fish eases closer—80 feet, 70 feet, 60, 50—they’re in range. If you’ve ever stood on the front of a skiff waiting for tarpon, the sight of rolling fish gets your adrenaline pumping.
The Best Tarpon Fly Reels, Tested and Reviewed

2 weeks ago | flylordsmag.com | Max Inchausti

Hook the Silver King and you’ll be in your backing faster than you can say the word “tarpon.” These powerful creatures are known for their explosive runs and will put even the best gear to the test. When it comes to staying connected with a tarpon, your reel serves as your lifeline. The right tarpon fly reel can tame hot fish, deliver smooth drag outputs, and withstand the harsh conditions of saltwater flats fishing.
Scott Ballew: All That is Sacred, Tarpon, and Old Key West

2 weeks ago | flylordsmag.com | Max Inchausti

Tarpon are captivating. From the places they live, to the way they eat a fly, and their Olympic-level acrobatics. The thought of a tarpon flying through the air has likely brought more anglers to saltwater fly fishing than any other fish, just as it did in Key West in the 1960s and 70s. Except it brought with it a crew consisting of Jimmy Buffett, Tom McGuane, Jim Harrison, and other icons.
The Mystery of the Sistine Chapel Tarpon

2 weeks ago | flylordsmag.com | Max Inchausti

The Silver King has captured the minds of anglers and artists for generations. Paintings depicting tarpon jumping through the air capture the raw emotion and power that any angler who has chased tarpon is familiar with. Of these paintings, one particular one has garnered more fame worldwide than any other. That painting, which lives in the Sistine Chapel, depicts the story of Jonah and the Whale, and was painted by none other than Michelangelo.
The Best Tarpon Fly Rods, Tested and Reviewed

2 weeks ago | flylordsmag.com | Max Inchausti

There are few fish as harsh on gear as tarpon. Blistering runs, acrobatics, and their sheer determination mean your tackle must be up to par. There are two things we rely on most when it comes to tarpon fishing: our rods and reels. As a team, they serve as a link between the angler and the tarpon—the ultimate saltwater gamefish. But individually, they are just as important. Tarpon Fly Rods range in weights from 10-wt to 12-wt, with an 11-wt being the most popular choice.