dry

Popping Bug

Popping Bug — a proven dry pattern.

Recommended this fall

Cahaba River, AL Wheeler Lake (Tennessee River / Wheeler NWR), AL Apalachicola River, FL

Where it works (11)

dry · hook sizes

#14#16

Type: dry
Difficulty: beginner
Sizes: #14, #16

When to fish it

Excellent for generating explosive topwater strikes from Bluefish by imitating injured or fleeing baitfish on the surface during summer feeding frenzies.

Catches

Bluefish Bluegill Panfish Crappie Weakfish Spotted sunfish Redbreast sunfish Largemouth bass

Where it works 11 waters

Recommended on 11 waters in 7 states. Pick a state to narrow the list.

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Crappie Fly Fishing in Alabama: Complete Guide

Master Alabama's premier crappie waters with expert fly fishing techniques, seasonal patterns, and proven flies for Lake Guntersville, Wheeler Lake, and more.

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