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My Popper Floats start out as small cigar floats.
I cut them in half and cup the face by pressing a rounded dowel into the cut side.
then I slit one side and push the peg in to secure the line.
Turned with the cupped face towards the rod, they emit a solid "POP!" when given a sharp tug. This attracts the fish and about ten seconds later...the mini float quivers, and just disappears.
This little guy is a good example of the many hand sized fish in the pond that came for the pop - and stayed for the worm!

PS - you could use a standard "popper bug" if you want, too.

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Comment by LedHed on April 20, 2014 at 5:10am

"reel" beauty

Comment by mike martinez on April 19, 2014 at 1:37pm

COOL......

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on April 19, 2014 at 1:15pm
They aren't big John, maybe 1/2-3/4" long... Half the length of the smallest cigar float you can find. They are really easy to make and are just a sort of indicator that also happens to make a bit of noise. Best used in shallow water (4 feet or so), they are like any other fixed float.
Because of the size and conical shape, they offer little resistance and fish have no trouble taking them under.
Comment by Joe Angelucci on April 19, 2014 at 12:33pm

Nothing else  like it when the line starts singing .No drag or reel. Just you, the fish and the line.

Comment by John Sheehan on April 19, 2014 at 7:03am

Another thing I haven't tried ,"popper floats". Sounds good.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on April 18, 2014 at 11:09am
Thanks John. When the conditions at calm, I like these little popper floats.
Comment by John Sheehan on April 18, 2014 at 8:43am

Great shot!

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on April 18, 2014 at 2:55am
Many of them out of here have this feature, Tony. It seems to carry on as they get bigger, too.
Comment by Tony Livingston on April 17, 2014 at 7:32pm

Look at the size of the fins on this guy...

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on April 17, 2014 at 5:59pm

They pull and tussle pretty good this time of year, Carl. The tele pole starts singing and you can feel the strain all through it. Its pure energy. Its no wonder Jeff Abney likes it so much. 

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