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Comment by dick tabbert on July 6, 2012 at 8:02am

Ronnie thank you for the info I'm just getting into the fly tying aspect but it's fun.

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on July 6, 2012 at 7:22am

HEY RONNIE : GGGGGGGGGGGGGGREAT LOOKING POPPER AND GREAT COLOR TOO! I never have tried to tie a popper myself as it looks frustrating if the body would start to turn on the hook. Nice one you have and very well done! CCCCCCCCCCCCCONGRATS:

Comment by Ronnie M. on July 6, 2012 at 6:54am

Dick, I found some cork that is 1/4'' round X 3/4 long. I cut it down to 1/2'' long then I use a dermal tool to shape the front dish. Cut a slot for the hook, lay down a thread base on the hook and glue on the cork. I use a white to prime the cork and then use nail polish to paint. Takes 4 or 5 coats and then I glue on the eyes (3D). Use clear Sally Henson to top coat going over the eyes also, 4 or 5 coats of clear.

Comment by Lee on July 6, 2012 at 6:45am

 Thats a good looking popper Ronnie nice job!

Comment by dick tabbert on July 6, 2012 at 6:22am

Ronnie were the heads premade or foam or wood.

Comment by Ronnie M. on July 6, 2012 at 6:09am

It is a size 12 hook x2 long shank

Comment by Ronnie M. on July 6, 2012 at 6:08am

Thanks guys.

Jim it's like riding a bike, well maybe easyer since I wouldn't want to get on a bike.

This is the popper that worked today. I only made a couple in this color but will get some more made for the box.

Comment by dick tabbert on July 5, 2012 at 8:45pm

One thing for sure your in the right place but I recall you saying you done it when you was younger so what you probably need is a good refresher coarse, I have confidence in you Jim.

Comment by Jim Gronaw on July 5, 2012 at 8:38pm

I may need a little, er, a lot of fly fishing guidance!

Comment by dick tabbert on July 5, 2012 at 8:32pm

Jim come on down. I'm down there just have to learn how the pro's do it.

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