Mike G

Good to see a Galloup fly here.

Anyone have any experience with Rapala's Ott's Garage line of lures? I am attracted by Rapala's return to a balsa body and the flat side design reminiscent of Poe's designs.  But that does mean the dog can hunt.

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My Shakespeare Wonderods from the '60s get a little use. 

The Hairy Fodder deserves honorable mention as it comes from Bass Bugger's founding father, Craig Riendeau. Just google it up for many instructions on how to.

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When the mop flies were the rage a few years ago I never thought of using the material on a popper. I would have to say that, even though I read a lot of articles, this is the first mop popper I have seen. Thanks for posting it.

Bob Clouser prefers a full sink line. Sink tip is a highly specialized line. If you do not have one. get a full sink first. 

Good decision!

Rich,

Could a tail like this be made out of silicon sheet material?

Rob probably already has a punch for these.

Thanks Rich

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Where can we get white suede?

Great start. Good to see out of the box thinking-. Hooks I suppose are personal choice. That said, I will go with my favorite 2/0 Umqua U505 when I copy your fly.

Pattern below the lateral line suggests  it could be a Spotted Bass.  Teeth on the tongue would be a clue also. The usual range for Spots is south of St Louis. But given the warmer climate conditions, they could easily move north. 

Looks great. Got a recipe?

Pends on the plastic. Many ZMan plastics are buoyant and will tail up behind most jigs.  Mushroom head jigs are supposed to do that too, but a non-buoyant plastic bait will flop over flat after the jig is on the bottom for a while. 

Two big brands should be commended for taking the long view on  the environment. 

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The winner is Rob with two suggestions. He will receive a Flathead (Blockhead variation) Popper and a kit to make his own Flathead. Second prize goes to rich who will receive two yards of satin ribbon in Kelly Galloup Rootbeer. Watch your mail.

Yep,

Any old ski pole will do. The hoop on the bottom doubles as a lure retriever.

Rob moves ahead by one.

A little history here. Long ago a lot of reports featured Mann's 1/4 oz One Minus, Autumn color.  Then the Lucky Craft Pointer became the rage.  That was replaced by the Swim Jig /swim bait combo.   Come summer buzz baits, preferably $$, will begin to show up along with the $$ Wopper Plopper.  For colors remember Buck sed, "If you have a favorite color use it." 

So far the contestants are tied in a "dead" heat. The rules allow the contestants to elaborate or add more uses for the hair in question. I also have some insights to add. Based on them I might award yhe prize to me.

Not bad for Orvis.

Thanks