A loud, high-visibility topwater that calls fish up. The Flashtail Popper (Chartreuse) pairs a buoyant, cupped face with a flashy tail and bright body, throwing sharp “pop” cues and shimmer that pull explosive strikes along weed edges, docks, and laydowns.
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When it excels: Late spring through early fall; dawn/dusk and overcast days; along pads, grass lines, docks, and shaded banks
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Why it works: Cupped face pushes water for audible pops; chartreuse body and flash tail increase visibility; pauses let the tail breathe and seal the deal
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Pack size: 3 flies
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Targets: Largemouth and smallmouth bass; eager panfish; pike with a bite guard; opportunistic river trout at first/last light
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Ready to fish: Durable finishes and strong hook for confident strip-sets around cover
How to fish it
Cast tight to cover and work a pop–pop–pause cadence; lengthen pauses in calm conditions and shorten in chop. Walk it across lanes, corners, and pocket edges; sweep the rod tip low to keep connection. Use stout tippet (10–15 lb for bass/pike; 2–3X for trout) and a loop knot for extra action.
Care
Rinse after use and air-dry thoroughly; smooth tail fibers and check the hook point after contact with wood or rocks. Store where the popper head won’t deform.
Satisfaction
30-day returns/exchanges.