Double Barrel Popper
Step by step fly tying instructions
Materials list:
- Medium Double Barrel Popper and Slider Bodies from Flymen Fishing Company
- Surface Seducer Popper hook #2
- White Marabou
- Pearl Crystal Flash
- Red MFC Bunny Brush
- Living eyes from Flymen Fishing Company
- White flat waxed nylon thread
Step 1
Use a bodkin or a large needle to create the hole for the hook shank to slide through. Be sure to start at the rear of the popper head and gently push straight thru to the front of the popper head.
Step 2
Place the hook in the vise and slide the popper head onto the shank of the hook to ensure proper fit.
Step 3
Begin the thread wraps just behind the hook eye and wrap evenly back to just before the bend of the hook.
Step 4
Tie in the Marabou tail and secure evenly. I personally like to parachute post the tail once tied in to help prevent fouling. Once posted I secure the tail lightly back towards the hook shank.
Step 5
Tie in a few strands of pearl crystal flash on each side of the marabou.
Step 6
Tie in the bunny brush just in front of the marabou and secure evenly.
Step 7
advance the thread forward to where the back of the popper will be. Then palmer the bunny brush forward using caution not to trap the fibers while palmering forward. Once palmered all the way to the thread secure the brush and trim off excess.
Step 8
Whip finish and trim off the thread. Add a small amount of super glue to the thread wraps and attach popper head ensuring a proper fit.
Step 9
Glue in desired eyes to recessed eye socket.
Step 10
GO FISH
All Photos by: Michael Klein
Fly tied by Capt. Rick Worman of Flatline Guide Service located in Merritt Island FL, Special thanks to Harry Goodes Outdoor shop located in Melbourne Fl.
