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These are made from the little corks I recently found at the local outdoor shop.
I cut them in half, and just did the usual build-a-popper routine. They're about the size of a nickel and I got a little carried away with the polka dots.
But, they should do the trick.

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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on August 7, 2014 at 7:17am

Well... they do look pretty cool, if I do say so! I use an iPhone for most stuff, but the little screen on the thing leaves much to be desired. This is the first time I've seen them on a large monitor.

Im still not happy with the dots - they look like they have the pox. Ill be more restrained next time. And a third coat of sealer is in order.

Comment by chris kowaleski on August 7, 2014 at 7:13am

Damn David those look awesome!

Comment by carl hendrix on August 7, 2014 at 4:36am

looks like you did a good job!!

Comment by dick tabbert on August 6, 2014 at 10:08pm

Lookin good.

Comment by Jim Gronaw on August 6, 2014 at 8:46pm

Excellent!

Comment by Nathan on August 6, 2014 at 8:36pm

Awesome looking poppers!

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on August 6, 2014 at 7:09pm
Thanks Leo
There really IS a certain magic to top popping. When the fish blasts the bug and too line take off, well ... Keeping a cool head is hard.
Comment by Leo Nguyen on August 6, 2014 at 7:06pm

Great job! Looks like killers on water tops.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on August 6, 2014 at 6:56pm
Thanks Keith - the same corks ;-)

The yellow one has a guinea feather hackle, which I tied in like a wing. I wound it on, then splayed it outward to either side, so it lies parallel to the hook. I'm hoping it gives a tempting silhouette from below.
Comment by Keith Ritter on August 6, 2014 at 6:50pm
Very creative poppers David. I like them.

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