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Is the pattern for Lelands Popper posted anywhere?
Ray
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Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 11:16
PM
Subject: First Popper with Success!
I took some time this afternoon to tie up a
couple of my first-ever Miyakawa's Beach Popper fly and though they are a bit
rugged looking, gave them a try anyway on the fishes here in Totten Inlet. All
I can say is, wow! I fished maybe all of 45 minutes as I was losing
light during the flood... I had numerous takes, at least three LDRs and two
landed. I'm a believer now! I need to work on my tying technique a
bit because, as I said, the ones I tied aren't near perfect. Luckily I
had most of the materials on hand that were needed but I have to figure out a
better method of tying in the stinger hook mono so that the hook rides the way
it should. Also, I had some problems with the mounting/alignment of the
first of the two popper heads I used as I was in a hurry, misjudged the
rigidness of the styro and cracked the head when seating it on the hook
shank. I still fished it and it didn't seem to trouble the fish.
These flies are just a hoot! You can watch the pursuit as you retrieve... the
fish just don't quit once they have the fly locked on. Now I am
wondering about variations. Anyhow, just thought I'd pass these thoughts
along and say "Thanks Leland!"
Steve Cole
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