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Gaines' Popper

Streamer · Largemouth Bass · Smallmouth Bass · Panfish · Intermediate · 1 version

Classic Recipe

• Hook Bass popper hook, 2-8
• Thread Various 3/0

Materials

• Body Balsa or foam, shaped and painted (popper shape)
• Tail Bucktail and hackle (mixed)
• Legs Round rubber (2 pairs)
• Flash Flashabou (in tail)

How to tie it

1. Glue or tie shaped popper body on hook
2. Tie in bucktail and hackle tail
3. Add flash
4. Add rubber legs
5. Touch up paint, apply epoxy to head

Tying videos

• Gaines' Popper — McFly Angler (YouTube)
• Gaines' Popper — Schultz Outfitters (YouTube)
• Gaines' Popper — Svenddiesel (YouTube)

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