Category Archives: Poppers

October 5, 2021 · 4:47 pm

Flies Around the Net – September 2021

So it has been a while since I posted the last Flies Around the Net. So I’ll try to get back on track with this one. The names below each image are the Instagram handles of each fly tyer. So go check them out and follow them if you are interested in seeing more of their work. Enjoy!

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September 23, 2021 · 7:55 am

Brain Dead Popper Video – Maine Fly Guys

MaineFlyGuys.com shows you how to tie a Brain Dead Popper and get the most pop out of it. Check it out!

Brain Dead Poppers are available right now at J.Stockard Fly Fishing and Tight Lines Fly Fishing Company.

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September 1, 2021 · 10:16 am

Brain Dead Poppers tied by Nathan Wight

Nathan Wight sent me some terrific photos of some of the Brain Dead Poppers he has been tying. They are tied beautifully and have been performing very well for him up in Maine. See the photo a couple posts below this and check out the Maine Fly Guys Instagram.

Nathan throws a little of this and a little of that in these poppers. He explained what is in each one.

“The chartreuse one’s tail is hackle and DNA Hollow Fiber, not sure it’s even made any more. Body is a filler flash that I found at a craft store and then schlappen behind the head.
The white and black are just marabou with some flash in front of it. The black Senyo’s Aqua Veil in Berry and the white is UV Polar Chenille in UV silver. The white has a med size plastic rattle in heat shrink tubing to hold it off the back. I found these to dig a lot of water because of the extra weight. Really makes them splash and pop!”

You can follow Nathan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n.w.flyco/

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August 24, 2021 · 10:04 am

Brain Dead Popper Creations

I thought I would post some of the poppers/sliders/divers that tyers have created using my new Brain Dead Popper heads and some of the fish caught on them. If you are interested in getting some for yourself, you can go to the Brain Dead Poppers website or J.Stockard Fly Fishing. Fly shops are also starting to carry them. So if you know a fly shop in your area that might be interested, please let me know.

Below the Instagram name of the tyer is under each photo.

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April 1, 2021 · 9:16 am

Behind the Scenes with Bass Pop Flyshop

From Black Earth Angling Company:
Jason Martina is the man behind the magic of Bass Pop Fly Shop. His poppers are a thing of beauty and to call them a “fly” is almost a disservice. Once you hold one of his handcrafted poppers in your hand you’ll see they are little pieces of art that you’ll have a hard time sending into out to battle. Be assured these little dandies aren’t just eye candy, they catch fish! They have become a staple in the BEAC guide box for good reason. We can all agree that watching a bass blow up on your popper is badass, it’s even more badass knowing some dude hand shaped and painted each one. Give Jason your support!

You can order Jason’s flies direct through his Esty Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BassPopFlyShop

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March 16, 2021 · 11:47 am

The Howitzer Game Changer

From Flymen Fishing Company:
“This Game Changer variation tied by Brian Wise features a Surface Seducer Howitzer baitfish popper head with Dragon Eyes for added fish-attracting commotion and a Fish-Skull Frantic Tail for frisky tail action.

Game Changer style flies are tied with and get their movement from the Fish-Skull Articulated Fish-Spine system, which allows you to create multi-jointed, highly articulated streamers.

The Game Changer style of fly was originally designed by Blane Chocklett and has gained a reputation of having some of the most lifelike movement in the streamer fishing world and a go-to fly for many popular species in both freshwater and saltwater.”

Rear Shank

  • Shank: Fish-Skull Articulated Fish-Spine, 10 mm.
  • Tail: Fish-Skull Frantic Tail, chartreuse, medium.
  • Body filler #1: Palmer Chenille, pearl gray.
  • Body filler #2: Schlappen, 5-7″, olive.

Shank #2

  • Shank: Fish-Skull Articulated Fish-Spine, 15 mm.
  • Body filler #1: Palmer Chenille, pearl gray.
  • Body filler #2: Schlappen, 5-7″, chartreuse & Schlappen, 5-7″, olive.

Shank #3

  • Shank: Fish-Skull Articulated Fish-Spine, 20 mm.
  • Body filler #1: Palmer Chenille, pearl gray.
  • Body filler #2: Schlappen, 5-7″, chartreuse & Schlappen, 5-7″, olive.

Shank #4

  • Shank: Fish-Skull Articulated Fish-Spine, 25 mm.
  • Body filler #1: Palmer Chenille, pearl gray.
  • Body filler #2: Schlappen, 5-7″, chartreuse & Schlappen, 5-7″, olive.

Hook

  • Hook: Kona Xtra Strong Stinger, size #1.
  • Connection to rear sections: Beading wire and bead.
  • Body filler #1: Palmer Chenille, pearl gray.
  • Body filler #2: Schlappen, 5-7″, chartreuse & Schlappen, 5-7″, olive.
  • Body filler #3: Polar Reflector Flash, chartreuse.
  • Body filler #4: Schlappen, 5-7″, olive.
  • Head: Surface Seducer Howitzer baitfish popper head, medium, yellow chartreuse.
  • Eyes: Surface Seducer Dragon Eyes, 6 mm, oceanic (green).

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March 3, 2021 · 9:01 am

Zuddy’s Cicada X – Popper Fly

Matt Zudweg guides you through the steps to tie his Cicada Brood X popper.

From Matt:
“With all the hype of 2021 being the year of Brood X Cicada, make sure you put a few of these in your fly box.”

Check out Matt’s website Boneyard Fly Gear. He is always creating something really cool!

 

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February 8, 2021 · 6:10 pm

Brain Dead Popper Fly Pattern Tutorial by Svenddiesel

Svend Diesel has made a video of him tying with my new Brain Dead Poppers. Be sure to check out Svend’s Instagram as well for even more.

“FrankenFly released their new Brain Dead Popper heads today, so naturally I had to make a video of a quick and easy popper to mimic the featured fly on the pack.”

“In this video I walk through the whole process of making the fly, products I use, and also show a swim test. Nothing beats fishing poppers on a hot summer day and getting top water slams.”

“As always, if you have any questions or comments feel free to comment below or get a hold of me via my other social media channels.”

Materials list:
Hook: Ahrex TP615 size 2/0
Thread: Semperfli waxed thread 6/0 white
Head: Brain Dead popper head Chartruese
Tail: Fish Hunter marabou in Sculpin Olive and 4 strands of gold krystal flash
Body: Snake River fly zero gravity dubbing in olive
Hackle: Whiting farms guinea fowl
Eyes: Deadmeat customs
Legs: Hareline hot tip
Resin/Glue: Superglue, Raid Zap flex

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