jschmidt63 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2005 being a WWII aviation buff I just couldnt resist. My all time favorite WWII fighter with its beautiful P&W R2800 16cyl. 2000+ hp engine. This pop is modeled after Jug from the 78th fighter group so you take some balsa and carve away then you put it on a hook, I use gorilla glue and sand after dry then I paint on the markings, the epoxy coat is for performance only oh and dont forget the prop. Havnt tried it on the water yet, I am determined to catch a bass with it. kind of heavy, need my 8wt......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blueman89 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2005 That is Genius. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 26, 2005 Man that is amazing! I'd be willing to bet money that a bass would hit that thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 26, 2005 Yea that looks like something you cna catch Bass with Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex C. 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2005 ya know, if you put a metal propllar on the front of that, it would add new meaning to the term, "buzzbait" Very cool jschmidt63 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2005 That's just plane cool........many props to you, have you done that before or did you just wing it. Ok now I gotta fly.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hopper John 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2005 Now, that's a cool popper. Your imagination has opened the door to a new way of tieing poppers. I really like the way you used hackle for the prop. I've gotta give it a try. GREAT JOB!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conehead 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2005 Like I said, You are the Grand-Popper Conehead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rougetrout 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2005 very nice theme fly--and I bet it will catch fish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2005 Very cool, and very creative, I was wondering about that glue. Can you tell me a little more about it. How long does it take to set?, how strong of a hold? messy...consistancy? ect. ect.? I have picked up a container and set it down so many times. I am interested. You will have to make a SUBsurface fly!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandoyak 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2005 THE definition of coolness. Very creative. Mandoyak "SUBsurface" too funny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jschmidt63 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2005 thanks guys, I appriciate the feedback I dont know whats funnier this popper or some of the responses "buzzbait" "did you wing it" need to do a "SUBsurface" pattern Joe, as for the gorilla glue I really like it. I get the popper all sanded and ready I cut a nice thin V in the bottom I carefully remove the V piece of balsa I scrape the notch a little deeper to accept kink hook I goop some gorilla on the hook and press in slot the I use tweezers and set the V scrap piece back in the notch It takes a good 2 to 3 hours to dry, I try not to touch it while it sets the only thing to watch is gorilla really swells up, dont go overboard although if it dries swelled it sands well Since I did a Jug Popper it needs some competition next up BF109 G A/S - Late Messerschmitt FW190A5- Fock Wolf and you know a SUBsurface popper just has to happen too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Po0gs 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2005 QUOTE (jschmidt63 @ May 26 2005, 11:16 PM) thanks guys, I appriciate the feedback I dont know whats funnier this popper or some of the responses "buzzbait" "did you wing it" need to do a "SUBsurface" pattern Joe, as for the gorilla glue I really like it. I get the popper all sanded and ready I cut a nice thin V in the bottom I carefully remove the V piece of balsa I scrape the notch a little deeper to accept kink hook I goop some gorilla on the hook and press in slot the I use tweezers and set the V scrap piece back in the notch It takes a good 2 to 3 hours to dry, I try not to touch it while it sets the only thing to watch is gorilla really swells up, dont go overboard although if it dries swelled it sands well Since I did a Jug Popper it needs some competition next up BF109 G A/S - Late Messerschmitt FW190A5- Fock Wolf and you know a SUBsurface popper just has to happen too I cant wait! As my dad was a pilot in the USAF, I find this stuff very cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 28, 2005 Not matter what it is,ya'll come up with some of the neatest ideas.That is just plane beautiful............Great job and very creative.Thanks for sharing this with us... tt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
appalachian angler (tn.) 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2005 Bass will eat that 'cause they just don't have any respect for pure artistry! Maybe a little fancy false casting will get their attention! I've seen bass attack diving swallows at dusk...why not a small airplane popper!!! AA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites