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waflyfishers.com
Plus, if you search the archives there, he has
upgraded the software on his popper.
Matt Burke
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 5:42
PM
Subject: Re: First Popper with
Success!
Is the pattern for Lelands Popper posted
anywhere?
Ray
----- Original Message -----
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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