First Efforts at Tying a Deer Hair popper
I've finally gotten around to trying to learn how to tie a deer hair bass popper. Most of them aren't that bad, at least I think the bass will bite DeerHairPopper.jpg
them, but I did have one come out looking halfway decent. The other half still needs work.
I think that'll get eaten. I've seen worse, usually clamped in my own vise
If it swims and eats, it'll eat a fly.
You've got it! Now you just need to practice. If you find that the bug has too little clearance for the hook in the rear you can try a couple turns of webby saddle hackle in front of the bend before you start the deer hair.
I can think of few acts more selfish than refusing a vaccination.
I think the packing of the deer hair and trimming are fabulous. The part I see is a fish catcher for sure. What I can't see is whether the bottom of the bug is trimmed flat, and if it is trimmed as close to the hook as possible. This would help its floating position, and also hook-ups. You may want to use a hook with a wider gap designed for bass bugs.
Nice job. These deer hair bass bugs can be a lot of fun to tie, they can also drive ya crazy if you let them become a work of art. I have gotten really lazy in my older years and thus don't pack mine as much as I use to. My results have shown that they don't float as long, but they still work fine. When tying the diver types of flies, including the muddler minnows, I think tying them softer (not so hard packed) work even better. I think the fish take to them better because they are soft, more realistic and there for, don't spit them out. Just my thoughts...
Nice bug, I really like the colors. Bet that's the only spot in your tying room not covered in deer hair trimmings.
Regards,
Scott
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