Deer hair Bass Poppers

The Deer hair Bass Popper is a classic surface fly designed to attract largemouth and smallmouth bass with its lifelike profile and explosive popping action. This fly was popularized by legendary fly tyers such as Dave Whitlock, who mastered deer hair shaping techniques to create durable, buoyant, and visually striking patterns. The buoyant deer hair head, combined with its customizable body colors and tails, makes it an excellent imitation of frogs, baitfish, or large insects. It’s a staple in warm-water fly fishing and continues to deliver topwater thrills.

During quieter conditions or when targeting pressured fish, slow your retrieve with long pauses between gentle twitches. Let the fly sit still after each pop, allowing bass to inspect before striking.