Kirk Dietrich 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 These aren't the traditional, long pencil poppers; don't have the long hooks and didn't feel like extending with leader wire so, I just tied some long tails. Foil heads are a lot quicker than painting but still fun to do. These are on a #2 Mustad, made in Norway kink shank hook, I'm anxious to fish them and see if the down eye adversely effects their performance. Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reactionhit 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 WOW those are amazing !!!! Are they foam or balsa? I am fixing to be trying my look at some balsa poppers that a friend on here sent me some bodies. I hope they come out as good as yours or his yall both make amazing poppers.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirk Dietrich 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Reaction, thanks, they are made out of balsa. The soft balsa allows the impression made from the checkered razor handle to make the impression in the foil. If you do a search here on FTF for foil poppers, there are some posts with some pretty good discussions and even links to some step by steps. Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stippled Popper 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 If these are your first, I look forward to seeing what you come up with when you get good AT IT! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reactionhit 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 kirk thanks for the tip on were to find some help with making them.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelkay 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Kirk, my goodness I am blown totally away by these poppers. You outdid yourself on them. The eyes are supreme. I love them!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirk Dietrich 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Thanks Stippled. Reaction, there is a wealth of info here on balsa in general too. Kel, thanks. I got the eyes from ole' Walt Holman ever since I met him and saw him tie at a conclave in Texas years ago I've been doing my popper eyes like that. Not that the fish care of course, but they do look cool. Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polarbear78 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Very nice job. How long do those take roughly to make? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tidewaterfly 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Kirk, those are fantastic! :clapping: I have some old popper hooks with down turned eyes, and although I prefer straight eye hooks, if you tie them to your tippet with a loop they work just fine! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 great poppers Kirk I love the yellow and black ones I am going to tie a few up in that color scheme for my box Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MowestFlyfisher 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 that's my jaw hitting the floor awesome job man wish i was that talented. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty fly 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Thay are super sweet,great tie :cheers: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dart 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Great job, Kirk! Love 'em. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt24 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 These are awsome!!! I have to make some, can you buy balsa bodies. And are you painting or using markers? Sweet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Fry 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2011 Very nicely done Kirk. I tried one the other day....didn't turn out so well. I might try it again sometime... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
