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Bomber Popper
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SKU: bomber-popper
Overview
Built for topwater situations, this fly is aimed at moments when fish are feeding near the surface and a more active presentation is useful. Its foam popper head, spun foam body, and flowing tail are described as creating extra movement on the strip while also offering a profile that can better match local baitfish than a traditional popper. It can be fished as a dead drift or worked with a chugging retrieve, giving anglers flexibility in how they present it. For bass anglers looking to keep a versatile surface fly in the box, it offers a practical option without relying on a single retrieve style.
Why Hunters Choose the My Store
Versatile Topwater
Fly can be dead drifted
Foam Popper
Head, spun foam body, and
Designed Match
Traditional poppers may not
Long-standing Go-to
Pattern when fish are looking
Compact, Bass-box-ready
Option for anglers building a
Key Features
- Topwater fly designed for situations when fish are looking up.
- Foam popper head, spun foam body, and flowing tail create added movement.
- Can be dead drifted like a popper or chugged like a streamer.
- Built to match baitfish in your water more closely than traditional poppers.
- A versatile fly suited for a bass box or general topwater use.
Best Used For
- Topwater fishing when bass are looking up and taking surface presentations
- Anglers wanting a versatile fly that can be dead drifted or stripped
- Fly boxes built for baitfish-matching patterns in local waters
- Bass anglers who prefer a popper with added movement and a flowing tail
Specifications
| Dead Drift Use | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flowing Tail | Yes |
| Foam Popper Head | Yes |
| Long Description | Here&&';;s one of our most tried and true topwater flies, the Bomber Popper. Designed in the late 1900&&';;s this is one of our go-to&&';;s when fish are looking up. This fly is much more than a popper. This fly adds in a lot more movement while stripping plus actually matches the baitfish in your water where traditional poppers don&&';;t. This is due to the foam popper head, spun foam body, and flowing tail. Dead drift it like a popper of chug it like a streamer this versatile fly deserves a spot in every bass box. Want your flies, fly line or accessories shipped in a BLC Holiday Box? Choose "Ship in a Holiday Box" at checkout. Boxes are $5 and automatically added to the shipping cost, priority and standard shipping options are available. Contact staff@bluelineflies.com with any questions. |
| Movement While Stripping | Yes |
| Short Description | Here&&';;s one of our most tried and true topwater flies, the Bomber Poppe... |
| Spun Foam Body | Yes |
| Streamer Use | Yes |
| Target Species | Bass |
Pros
- Versatile topwater fly can be dead drifted like a popper or stripped like a streamer.
- Foam popper head, spun foam body, and flowing tail add movement in the water.
- Designed to match baitfish in your water where traditional poppers may not.
- A long-standing go-to pattern when fish are looking up.
- Compact, bass-box-ready option for anglers building a topwater selection.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed as a topwater fly, so it is most relevant when fish are looking up rather than for subsurface presentations.
- Its profile and action are built around a foam popper head, spun foam body, and flowing tail, which may be a different look than a traditional popper.
- The description emphasizes versatility in how it can be fished, but results will depend on matching the retrieve and presentation to conditions.
- It is presented as a bass-box staple, so anglers targeting other species may want to confirm it fits their specific setup and water conditions.
Suggested Comparisons
- Topwater flies
- Bass flies
- Streamer flies
- Fly fishing accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Fly box
- Fly line
- Fly floatant
- Fly leader
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of fly is the Bomber Popper intended to be used as?
It is described as a topwater fly and one of the brand’s go-to options when fish are looking up.
How is the Bomber Popper different from a traditional popper?
The description says it is more than a popper, with added movement while stripping and a profile that matches the baitfish in your water where traditional poppers do not.
What features are listed in the Bomber Popper’s construction?
The listed features are a foam popper head, spun foam body, and flowing tail.
How can the Bomber Popper be fished?
It can be dead drifted like a popper or chugged like a streamer.
Is this fly meant for a specific species?
The description specifically says it deserves a spot in every bass box, but it does not limit the fly to bass only.