I have had some problems casting this size popper with a regular 6
weight fly line, so I spooled my 5/6 Redington Drift reel with the Scientific Anglers SeriesBass Bug fly line which turns over the big bugs with ease even in windy
conditions.
The result of the pause
when this nice spot nailed the olive green red eye Boogle Bug setting
motionless. My 6 weight 9 ft. got quite a workout matching muscle with this fighting
spot. This fish knows no boundaries when it comes to freeing itself from a hook
popper.
This spot killed the
popper right at daylight, in fact I could barely see the bug, but I could hear
the explosion on the surface. Daylight is my favorite time to fish any surface popper;
it seems to bring out the ugly in the spots on Smith. After the sun peaked over
the horizon it was all over for the top action and time to head home. I hope I
get a chance to challenge the big bluegills again next week.
Those are some dogs!!
ReplyDeleteI need to add some of that fun to my summer.
Awesome job sir!
Love top water!! The most exciting kind of fishing there is in my opinion
ReplyDeleteGreat catch, Bill!
ReplyDeleteBigger bug = bigger bass... many times, but of course not always true.
Now maybe you can understand why I use a 7 wt for bass 80% of the time. I like to be able to cast the big bugs with ease.
Bill, I have never surfaced fish for Bass much. So I enjoy your posts that hit on the subject. I am still learning after all these years. Where did you purchase the Big Boogle Bug Popper?
ReplyDeleteI've got the Boogle Pop Blues. I first heard about these things a few years ago and I'm dying to try them.
ReplyDeleteI bet thew river smallies would smash those.
ReplyDeleteBlake
ReplyDeleteNothing like landing a Spotted Bass or a Smallmouth on a 9 ft. fly rod, especially when you are using a big popper. Thanks for the comment
Brook
ReplyDeleteA sure heart stopper fishing surface poppers. Thanks for the comment
Jay
ReplyDeleteI may using a 7 weight by next season. Thanks for the comment
Mel
ReplyDeleteFishing surface poppers can be very addictive, here is a link to purchase the Boogle. Thanks for the comment
http://www.breambugs.com/index.php?_a=category&cat_id=21
This place is loaded with different style poppers
Howard
ReplyDeleteStart with the size 6 first, which will get you use to casting this type popper. Looking forward to a post concerning the Boogle. Thanks for the comment
Daniel
ReplyDeleteThe smallmouth would nail this popper. Thanks for the comment
Nice fish, Bill! Love those Boogle Bugs! Haven't had as much luck on the bigger ones, but I haven't put in much time with them on bigger waters.
ReplyDeletePhillip
ReplyDeleteIf you haven't use the Boogle before it is best to start with a smaller size first such as the size 6. I didn't start with the 4 first, because of casting issues. Thanks for the comment
I'm a big fan of those Booble poppers. Especially the big ones. The top water action is what hooked me into fly fishing.
ReplyDeleteJustin
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree with you more. Thanks for the comment
Fantastic looking popper flies! Great job on the bass! My favorite popper so far is a green frog looking pattern that I believe was made by umpqua.
ReplyDeleteNice bass.
ReplyDeleteFish that size would be better handled with a 7-8 wt.
Juan
ReplyDeleteThe frog popper is another fantastic surface popper. I have one that I ordered from far away in England and will be trying soon on Smith. Thanks for the comment
Great looking flies and nice fish sir! Thanks for sharing, can't wait for me to get into some top water action this spring.
ReplyDeleteAlan
ReplyDeleteMy fly rod quota has been reached for this season. I go after a 7 wt. next year. Thanks for the comment
Al
ReplyDeleteI hope you get into some fantastic top water action this season. Thank for the comment