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Bleeding Frog Popper
I haven't tied too many flies lately because I have been busy at my lathe making Christmas gifts for friends and family. I took the time to make a few to restock my boxes. This is one I call the Bleeding Frog Popper. I carved it from Balsa wood and, use markers to color it and give it a coat of glittery nail polish, add the eyes and give it a coat of two-part epoxy. I used an inline hook in the point-up position to minimize the weeds. I use the Satin Cord to make the bleeding tail. I pick at the end of the satin cord to get the center thread that holds it together, Then, I pull it out until I get the length I want. I fold the center thread back along the main cord and use a toothbrush to comb out the fibers, They naturally form this fan shape. I put a drop of water-thin CA at the base of the fan to lock the fibers in place and let it dry. I make up a number of these ahead of time to use when I want to. I make them in several colors and use them on poppers as well as streamers. https://gifyu.com/image/S8bfu
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Nicer looking popper.
Rick
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Thanks, Rick. I only got into carving my own poppers earlier this year, but it is actually fun and rather easy to do. I've managed to "design" some different-looking poppers that produce well for me when fishing for LM Bass here in Florida.
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Excellent looking popper Jim. I'll bet the bass love that one. Dennis
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Thank you, Dennis. They're fun to make and they bass do seem to like them, especially early in the morning along the weedlines.
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Looks great, Jim!I bet Snakeheads would love that as well! :)
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Thank you for the kind words. That said, I would love to find some snakeheads to find out. Jim
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James
Have you checked your pm'?s
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Yes, thanks to you I did. I don't know why my account does not alert me when I receive a new message. It's a bit like not getting notified when I get a new voice mail on my phone. I will share the product information with his dad.Take care and have a great weekend.Jim