Species Highlight: Gafftopsail Pompano

Zach Lazzari March 16, 2026 Gafftopsail Pompano: Trachinotus rhodopus The cool thing about fly fishing is all of the species you can target. Of course, this is entirely possible and oftentimes more effective with gear. But the general mechanics of fly fishing fits nicely with certain fish. The Gafftopsail Pompano is one of them. Recently, I ran into a group while swimming in the Sea of Cortez and bolted back to the van to grab a 6 weight with a small clouser. I worked it hard and thought they...