My First Blue Gill Popper

[skiptomylu]

Thought I would see what you guys think. I got a tiny bit of paint on the legs, but that will happen since I paint after putting the legs in. I really didn't think out the color pattern, but it still cam out OK. I have a lot of ideas about this stuff.


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[stinkies daddy]

It certanally is colorful, but I like it. Do You think You could do some that look like little frogs?

[skiptomylu]

It certanally is colorful, but I like it. Do You think You could do some that look like little frogs?

That is my plan as soon as I can make a run to get some green paint. Should be pretty soon. I never needed the colors I now need with this new item.

Skip

[crappiekid24]

Nice popper! The tail might be a bit to long. I like different sizes in tails sometimes.

[skiptomylu]

Nice popper! The tail might be a bit to long. I like different sizes in tails sometimes.

I think you are right as I looked at it when I finished and that was the first thing that hit me was to make the tail a little shorter. Maybe even half that length.

Heck I even got out of order making it and had to put the clear coat on after I finished and next time I will make the tail shorter and finish the paint before I tie it, LOL!

I have even thought about making some with squirrel tail hair for the tail.

Thanks,

Skip

[DaveInGA]

How about making the legs longer, so that when you pop it, the legs flex and move, thereby appears to be swimming? That was one thing I liked about the cork spiders I used as a kid, was their "swimming" action of the legs.

Regards,

Dave

[skiptomylu]

How about making the legs longer, so that when you pop it, the legs flex and move, thereby appears to be swimming? That was one thing I liked about the cork spiders I used as a kid, was their "swimming" action of the legs.

Regards,

Dave

That is possible as I put them in too. I just need to put it in the water to see how it looks.

Skip

[WhitePerchJerker]

Good looking popper. I agree, the tail could be shorter, but I tie mostly trout flys. I think I would try without the legs, being you used hackle. Maybe one of each, with and without the legs. The colors look good. Nice work Skip.

[skiptomylu]

Good looking popper. I agree, the tail could be shorter, but I tie mostly trout flys. I think I would try without the legs, being you used hackle. Maybe one of each, with and without the legs. The colors look good. Nice work Skip.

I plan on trying several sizes and styles, like legs or not and hackle or not. Maybe longer hackle like a soft hackle for more of a leggy look. I am also going to do it in several colors including a frog pattern that I hope comes out like I think it will. Maybe even a hair/feather mix tail.

Lots to think about and try.

Thanks,

Skip

[Buffy]

So many choices! I like legs o.k. I seem to have better luck with lures with legs Have you tried them out yet? How's the actual fishing part of this addiction going?