I know that it is not exactly topwater season for largemough, smallmouth, whites, and hybrid striped bass, but it's always a good time to fill your popper box with some good-looking flies! I'm including some pictures of some fish that I have caught on this fly, including a surprise appearance by a crappie. I'm also including the description that can be found on the Etsy listing that includes some specs as well in case you want to whip up some of your own!
If you're looking to hunt big, predatorial fish in salt or freshwater, you found the right topwater fly. I have personally caught largemouth bass on this fly but other species like smallmouth, white bass, hybrid stripers, stripers, and saltwater fish could be fooled by this fly as well. It has a great taper to it and even seems to have a split at the end like you would find in a tail. The way I fish this fly is on a constant retrieve. This fly is designed to imitate a baitfish that is feeding on the surface itself. Since baitfish don't stay still for long and you're try to mimic a fish that is actively feeding, I use short, constant strips. This produces a subtle but noticeable action and creates a nice, little wake.
The hook is a Gamakatsu SP11-3L3H that is a size 2/0. This fly is tied using a medium sized Howitzer Baitfish Popper Head from Surface from Flymen Fishing Company. I have added three layers of paint as well as a clear gloss as well to maintain an appearance and durability. The body is made of Chocklett's game changer chenille and the tail is marabou. The eyes are Dragon Eyes which are also from Flymen Fishing Company.
All flies sold by me are tied by me upon receiving an order. No flies are ever outsourced or purchased from another vendor.
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