I guess I am confused, again. I thought Allen was just asking which is better, foam or deer-hair.

Both are great, and I think it just depends on which one you like working with the best. I like deer-hair poppers, but I think foam is more versatile. There is no reason why you can't use both.

As far as catching fish, I haven't noticed much of a difference, with the exception of the Chernobyl Ant, and it's progeny. It out-fishes any other top-water I have ever used, no matter where I've fished it.