Popper Flies

Poppers, the original cork bugs, were first tied in 1907 by E. H. Peckinpaugh of Tennessee. These simple bottle-stopper flies feature sparse wings of bucktail and are highly effective as topwater patterns. It's advisable to keep several sizes and colors of poppers in your fly box for different fishing conditions.

Quick, fast strips pulling the popper partially underwater each time. As a fish follows, pick up a constant speed. Remember prey always runs away. DO NOT STOP STRIPPING!