fishing on the fly 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2012 First attempt at a popper by a trout guy. the heads were made by a friend of a friend. I just painted them and dressed them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred H. 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2012 That's a good first attempt. Now comes the fun part. Take it to the water and see if it preforms like you want it to. You may find you need to change the hook size or do some other tweeking. But be warned , working with poppers can be addicting. Fred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCream 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2012 That's a good first attempt. Now comes the fun part. Take it to the water and see if it preforms like you want it to. You may find you need to change the hook size or do some other tweeking. But be warned , working with poppers can be addicting. Fred I believe we have a leader in the clubhouse for Understatement of the Year 2012. It's a sickness. As soon as you see the 1st blow-up on that thing, there will be no turning back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishing on the fly 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2012 I have a feeling I will be making a few more this weekend. I have some more painted up I just need to get some heavy mono for a weed guard before I tie anymore. I couldnt help my self and tied that one up without the weed guard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene L 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2012 Got to watch out for putting too much stuff on the rear end. It gets wet, adds weight to the popper and changes the angle of the front. I minimize the rear end for that reason: they seem to pop better with less of a rear end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishing on the fly 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2012 Got to watch out for putting too much stuff on the rear end. It gets wet, adds weight to the popper and changes the angle of the front. I minimize the rear end for that reason: they seem to pop better with less of a rear end. That is a good tip. Thanks I will keep that in mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirk Dietrich 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2012 You're on your way for sure. Very nice first popper! As for the weedguard, you can always add one after it is tied. Poke two holes in to the bottom of the head, one on each side the the shank near the front of the head. Cut your weedguard to length so when stuck up in the holes, a loop hangs down and bends up just short of the hook bend. Roughen the ends and glue in to holes with your favorite glue, I use a thick CA. Kirk Man, that's a terrible verbal description; here is a pic to show what I was trying to explain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Franklin 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2012 Great job FOTF !!!! Henry F. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
