Panfish Popper

Poppers are one of the most fun flies to fly fish with. Fish will sometimes jump clear past the water surface trying to grab the fly, and watching any surface take is one of the best parts of fishing. panfish are no exception, but they need a smaller fly. Hence the panfish popper. This small little popper fly grabs the attention of sunfish by spitting water, making popping sounds, and disturbing the water surface. Having rubber legs on them seems to get the fishes attention and initiate a strike even without moving the fly at times. And small panfish are not the only fish you can catch with these, Ive caught bass and trout as well on these little flies. They aren't too difficult to tie either. Once you get the foam cutters, the cost is almost nothing to tie these up.

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Also dont forget to pick up one of my fly boxes. I have both magnetic backed and silicone backed, if these sell well I plan on getting more styles as well and maybe even bringing back the shirts that everyone loved years ago. Check out my amazon store front to pick up the boxes. - www.amazon.com/shops/McFlyAngler

Materials
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Hook: Risen 9231 (size 14) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/hooks/products/barbless-nymph-9231
Thread: Veevus 10/0 (black) - https://amzn.to/44TuBHj
Foam Head: Upavon Foam Block - https://www.upavonflyfishing.co.uk/products/upavon-premium-hd-plastazote-foam-blocks?_pos=2&_sid=33b691d14&_ss=r
Foam sheets - https://amzn.to/4lVBmhU
Flexible UV Resin: Solares Flex Formula - https://solarez.com/fly-tie-flex-formula.html
Tail: Marabou (yellow or striped yellow) - https://amzn.to/46nU10P
Flash: Crystal Flash (pearl) - https://amzn.to/46sDMQa
Legs: MFC Centepede Legs (small, yellow/black) - https://amzn.to/3TZMBt9
Hackle: Dry fly rooster cape - https://amzn.to/473v4rJ
Head Cement: Solarez Ultra Thin UV Resin - https://solarez.com/bone-dry-intro-kit.html

Tools:
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Vise: Renzetti Traveler - https://amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec - https://amzn.to/2YWOf39
Scissors: Risen Spring Assist - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/products/spring-assist-scissors
Whip Finisher: Dr. Slick Brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - https://www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-benches/compact-bench/
UV Light: Solarez High Output - https://solarez.com/uv-cure-flashlight-high-output.html
Foam cutters: https://www.upavonflyfishing.co.uk/products/upavon-gunville-foam-cutters?_pos=1&_sid=849f292fc&_ss=r

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