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Thanks, Gigmaster! Didn't think about small corks. What do you suggest gluing with? Superglue?

Spoof: I'm experimenting with different materials: styrofoam (made from a bobber), closed cell foam, and maybe cork.

Hey again,

I've had a ton of great suggestions for my earlier thread on making poppers, and I'm having a great time learning! Watching a video made me think of a question: rather than use epoxy...

Great start! Thanks for the information!
Hugh

Here in Rhode Island, we got about an inch! Just a little different!
Thanks for the help!
Hugh

Hi,

My wife is heading to Manchester on business this weekend, and I have a chance to go with her if I want to. On the other hand, I don't want to just wander around bored out of my skull.

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That makes sense! Nice idea!

So you're making the hole with the needle, then pulling the hook through with the line you've run through hook and needle? And the hook has Super Glue on it when you do so?

PM sent, Jim! Thank you!

Gandalf: great advice with the acetone. I am definitely the kind of guy to wind up gluing a popper to my thumb otherwise! :p

Great! Now I know!

Thanks!

Folks:

What specific material is being used when a thread is called "mono"? I know the word is short for monofilament, but is this the same as the line you put on a spinning rig? When tying...

Jesse: cedar? Wow! Never thought of that! Really interesting idea. And yes, I will definitely wear eye protection.

Dog: Glad to hear cork isn't all bad; I'd still like to at least give it a...

These are great responses! This shows what a rookie I am. Seems like a lot of people share your low opinion of cork. I just thought it would be an easy material to work with, but it isn't looking...

Hi everyone,

I know there have been questions and stories about building popper flies posted here, but I'm having trouble finding the full, basic instructions. There are a few questions I'd like...

Hi everyone,

I know there have been questions and stories about building popper flies posted here, but I'm having trouble finding the full, basic instructions. There are a few questions I'd like...

Steve,

Hope you and the others here don't mind my jumping in for a moment. Is there a way to search the FOTW list for saltwater patterns? Am I missing something here? Thanks!

Hey Coach,

Thanks for the heads up! I agree with folks who had good things to say about Cabela's products, since I've had nothing but good luck with them. So although I am really a rookie...

If you visit youtube, you'll see that he seems to prefer to send people a link to the source. You may want to try sending him an email. Good luck.

Great ties and great photos!

Thanks! I'll keep pluggin'!

Just what is in that listing. I've searched the guy's last name (Debell) as well as "Pioneer", and I haven't been able to get the two in one source (other than that listing). Still a mystery.

Yes! How weird is that?

I just bought a bamboo rod, and I don't know a darned thing about it. The only identification is the word "Pioneer" on one of the flats. The claim was that it was made in the '50's by a guy named...

There really is something magical to these events. So much "surprise" ugliness in the world; these events are surprise moments of beauty.

I agree with your assessment, Donald. I've been very interested in the responses everyone has given, and I'm looking forward to tying some of the ideas.

Hugh