Thread: Bluegill Popper

I'm needing a few small Poppers for Bluegill and would welcome recommendations. What works for you? I'm in Central Florida with mostly stained water. TIA

Any of the small Betts or Accardo poppers will work. You can usually find one or both at Walmart. Bass Pro and Cabela's also carry them.

I usually go with a white or yellow one in #8 or #10 size.

Take a look at this thread is you haven't already.

Popper and dropper


And here's another from FAOL:

Popper Dropper - FAOL BB

Thanks! I'm sure I can find Betts around here somewhere. I'll look today.

HillBilly,
I'm in central Florida, also. Hands down, a chartruese popper is the ultimate. Other colors work, especially whites, but the chartuese is king for me.
I just ordered some really sweet poppers from these guys:

BreamBugs.com

I also like to tie on a mayfly about 18 - 24 inches behind it .

Thanks Duckbill that is a good site. They have about a dozen poppers on the home page. If I was a Bluegill I'd know which is most appealing (snicker). I notice both of you mention lighter colors. Do you do any good with dark colors? Seems to me they would work in stained water.

Originally Posted by HillBilly5

Do you do any good with dark colors? Seems to me they would work in stained water.

My waters are not that stained, so I've only used the lighter colors. My rule of thumb has always been "light flies on top, dark flies down below".

I understand what you're saying, though. Get a couple of black poppers and try 'em out. Can't hurt.

Side note: catching gills on topwater flies is about as fun as it gets! :D

those look great are these mainly for fly fishing or can they be used on a spinging rig and if they can what the best way to set them up.

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

My waters are not that stained, so I've only used the lighter colors. My rule of thumb has always been "light flies on top, dark flies down below".

I understand what you're saying, though. Get a couple of black poppers and try 'em out. Can't hurt.

Side note: catching gills on topwater flies is about as fun as it gets! :D

I have not tried them, but I bought some "frog" colored and "bumble bee" poppers. I plan to try them this spring/summer.

I am in total agreement with "as fun as it gets" statement :D .

Originally Posted by ga.crappie&breamguy

can they be used on a spinging rig and if they can what the best way to set them up.

You need weight to cast them on a spinning outfit. Get a clear casting bubble like this:

Spin Bubble Float Pack

There are several different models available, but this will give you an idea of what to look for.

If you're fishing a sinking fly, you can just add a split shot above it and just let it fall through the water.

For flies, I do prefer the fly rod, though.