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2009/05/14 12:42:07 (permalink)

popper flies

i am looking to start tyin some popper flies for smallmouth in the susquhanna and elsewhere. i have never done anything like this, and since ive only been tieing period since xmas, i was wondering if anyone could give me some advise on were to buy the popper bodies and hooks and any help on how to go about tieing them. thanks in advance

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    Cold
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    RE: popper flies 2009/05/14 12:59:23 (permalink)
    I've seen popper bodies at alot of fly shops I've been to, but most are panfish sized. I'd imagine a cork would work fine with a couple coats of some kind of sealer to keep out water and fill in cracks.

    I usually glue my bodies to the hooks (kink shank) first, glue em in with zap-a-gap, which also is used to fill the top of the slit in the foam. After I do this, I usually let the glue have a few hours to set completely.

    I just use model paint to color mine, then, after the third or fourth coat has completely dried, I give it 2 clearcoats of sally hansens. Once that's dry, it gets rubber legs, hackle tails, flash, etc.

    If I ever get new camera batteries, I'll post some pics.
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    RE: popper flies 2009/05/14 13:07:39 (permalink)
    i have stopped fishing stryo and cork "poppers" and have gone to foam gurgler style flies

    much easier to tie, better action, and more options
    i think they give a better profile

    they can be stripped and jerked like poppers
    fast 2 handed strips to skate them
    skate them with the swingin method to cover moving water

    here are some step bys
    a few easy adjustments and you can make divers

    http://www.jackgartside.com/step_double_gurgler.htm
    http://www.jackgartside.com/step_gurgler.htm
    http://www.flyfishsaltwaters.com/flygurgler.htm
    http://www.warmwaterflyfisher.com/flymonth/FOTM102002.htm


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    RE: popper flies 2009/05/14 13:44:41 (permalink)
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    RE: popper flies 2009/05/14 14:10:53 (permalink)
    i use popper flies for both smallmouth and largemouth. they work great.
    we make our own using different size corks sold at trader horn.
    cut a groove in the bottom of the cork and glue/cement the hook inside the groove. or you can put a spiinner shaft through the cork and attach the hook to this.
    add different length feathers to the back of the hook shaft. you can paint the corks different colors and add spots. with a grinder you can shave the front down to a slant so the cork dives beneath the water.
    if you want any more info on these i'll be glad to help you out.

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    RE: popper flies 2009/05/14 15:16:07 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: KJH807

    i have stopped fishing stryo and cork "poppers" and have gone to foam gurgler style flies

    much easier to tie, better action, and more options
    i think they give a better profile

    they can be stripped and jerked like poppers
    fast 2 handed strips to skate them
    skate them with the swingin method to cover moving water

    here are some step bys
    a few easy adjustments and you can make divers

    http://www.jackgartside.com/step_double_gurgler.htm
    http://www.jackgartside.com/step_gurgler.htm
    http://www.flyfishsaltwaters.com/flygurgler.htm
    http://www.warmwaterflyfisher.com/flymonth/FOTM102002.htm




     
    Love this pic from the last link
     
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    flyfisherman22
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    RE: popper flies 2009/05/16 11:56:52 (permalink)
    i am going to give it a try as soon as i get some of the kinked hooks and cork. thanks guys

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    RE: popper flies 2009/05/28 18:52:12 (permalink)
    Another place to get foam is beach flip-flops. A sharp knife is all that is needed a pair of them can be found cheep at the end of summer.

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