How to tie a simple, but deadly Musky Popper Fly by Musky Fool

A simple little popper tied by Dan Donovan to offer various presentation styles and imitate a baby loon. This pattern is dangerous when stripped slow and steady for a constant subtle wake, subtle chugs that give it a popping or slapping noise, or loud aggressive chugs that push a lot of water. I also like to introduce steady long pulls in my retrieve which gives off a long bubble trail. I typically fish this fly on a full intermediate for the best effects. The feathers are tied aggressively and in an outward facing bend to imitate the full bird plumage. The size comes in at a efficient 9 inches, making it a great topwater fly for all seasons on your 10wt and up! I like it best in late july/early august on a 10wt :)

Musky Popper Recipe:
Thread: VEEVUS GSP 150D BLACK
Shank: 40-45MM .051 BIG GAME SHANK (optional for the head)
Hook: GAMAKATSU B10S STINGER 5/0
Head: RAINY'S CYLINDER POPPER 1-1/4" BLACK
Bucktail: MF BUCKTAIL GRADE A BLACK
Dark Feathers: SPIRIT RIVER UV2 STRUNG SCHLAPPEN BLACK
Light Feathers: MFC BARRED SADDLE HACKLE GRAY/BLACK
Tail Flash: HAIRLINE POLAR FLASH OPAL MIRAGE
Accent Flash: HAIRLINE KRYSTAL FLASH SLIVER
Dubbing: NMF TITAN DUBBING UV BLACK GOLD
Rattle: HAIRLINE PLASTIC FLY RATTLE MEDIUM
Eyes: FISH SKULL LIVING EYES 15MM (5/8") WIND
Zap A Gap: BRUSH ON GLUE