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David, aka, "McScruff"'s Blog – May 2016 Archive (1)
Improving a Popper
Using poppers with a fly rod is pretty much a standard, but casting these flies can be awkward. The popper is light, relatively bulky, and usually festooned with feathers. This combination catches air and causes drag on the popper on the cast. The net effect is to hinder both control and distance. To remedy this, try this trick:
Drill a small hole in the belly of the popper, right at the center of gravity. Insert a small BB, or buckshot. Drilling the hole just undersize ensures the…
Added by David, aka, "McScruff" on May 17, 2016 at 6:55pm — 3 Comments
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