PTO Dreadnought Popper
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Description
The PTO Dreadnought Popper, created by Mick Trompen, is a robust and aggressive foam popper designed for topwater bass action. The fly’s unique profile takes its name from the early Dreadnought-class battleships, symbolizing its ability to handle intense strikes and challenging fishing conditions.
Curated by the IdentaFly fly fishing team.
Pro Tip
Use a “pop and pause” retrieve to create commotion and let the bass home in on the fly during the pause.
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Fly Tying Recipe
- Hook: Gamakatsu B10S, sizes 1-2/0
- Thread: Heavy-duty 6/0 or 140 Denier, matching body color
- Body: Shaped foam block or pre-molded foam head in bold colors like chartreuse, black, or white
- Tail: Bucktail or marabou, accented with Flashabou or Krystal Flash
- Legs: Round rubber legs for additional movement
- Underbody: Optional chenille or dubbing for a clean finish between foam and tail
- Eyes: Molded 3D or stick-on eyes for lifelike appeal
- Finish: UV resin or epoxy to reinforce and seal foam head edges