idcraft 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2012 Here is are pics of my first try withWapsi perfect popper bodies after 6 coats of paint and finish. Stipples popper, smokin price, and the cream have inspired me. Still a lot to learn though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idcraft 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2012 Can't seem to add pics with iPhone, will post them tonight. Sorry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idcraft 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2012 Pics finally!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Franklin 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Great looking popper idcraft. It should put a bunch in the bucket!!! Henry F. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stippled Popper 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Very nice first effort! What size body and which hook? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idcraft 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Size 8 body and hook that came with them, it seems to be short though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stippled Popper 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Size 8 body and hook that came with them, it seems to be short though. The Wapsi #8 hard foam cupped bodies I've seen usually ship with a #8 Mustad CK52S Hook. However, I have had some #6 hooks in packs with the #8 bodies. The #8 CK52S generally sits in the #8 body with the tip of the hook point just short of the very rear of the body with the hook eye fully out of front of the cup. The eye of the hook in your image is barely out of the body and, though it it is hard to be certain, the point of the hook appears to be at or a tiny bit under the body. So yes. The hook may be a #10. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 looking go so far! keep it up. its a time consuming process but the time making them will be worth it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirk Dietrich 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Great looking little bugs! I really like the compact tie, the short tail ought to amount ot a lot of hook ups. Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perchjerker 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Great bugs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idcraft 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Thanks everyone. I have ordered some more bodies and hooks so hopefully they will arrive to give me something to work on since it looks like bad weather is finally heading my way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idcraft 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 What is a good material to fill in the gap after hook glued in. I am using more gel super glue now but it doesn't seem to fill very well, takes several applications Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirk Dietrich 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 I use Elmer's wood filler. It is an indoor/outdoor water based woodfiller, excellent product. It adheres well to the hard foam and sands very easily when dry. Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCream 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 I have used wood filler, and on smaller poppers I have used Loon UV Knot Sense. I can fill the gap, level it off, hit it with a UV light, and paint it. No waiting. On a side not, my New Year's Resolution was "be an inspiration to someone." Now that I have done that, I can focus on fishing and fly tying til next December! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 I use Gorilla glue wet it fill it let it dry it foams up filling the gap then I take a razor blade trim off the extra sand smooth and paint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
