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Has anyone tried using the large bass popper flies from Academy for Redfish during the night while wading? I picked up a few of these when they had them on sale for $0.99. They make a great rukkus on the water.

We usually throw top dogs with regular gear at night in the shallows with great luck. I thought these might be fun to try since they were so cheap.

Eightball Express · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:10 am Post subject:

They will work for reds, but the fish will tear the crap out of them. Don't expect the flies to last very long. The pinfish will also eat the feather off of them.
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redfly · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:26 am Post subject:

Appreciate the info. Good thing they were only $0.99. I don't mind it too much when a red destroy's your fly. Makes the story telling better afterwards.

Eightball Express · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 8:15 am Post subject:

Good luck.... post pics of the carnage that is sure to ensue.
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SaltWindandFire · Joined: 01 Jul 2006 Posts: 7

I had a truly impressive gafftop take one of those little poppers right over a green light in a canal on PI one night. Hilarious. It about pulled me out of my kayak Laughing

redfly · Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:28 pm Post subject:

I'll let you know what happens when I get down there. My first trip is scheduled for the end of April. Can't wait to get into the water. I've been having to spend my time practicing on the white bass in Lake Travis.

redfly · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:25 am Post subject:

I know someone mentioned this before, but with Sportmans Warehouse's going out of business, they have all flies on sale for $0.50 each. Picked up quite a few this weekend in Austin. Does the San Antonio store have any left??

Animal Chris · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:45 pm Post subject:

I had my best luck with a slider type fly. This is where the popper head is on backwards giving the fly a little less pop, but some good side to side action. Another good pattern is a crease fly. The crease fly will land softly and can be made to give a sublte or a loud pop, all depending on the retrieve.
When I was doing a lot of night time wading my best colors were purple or dark blue. They were dark enough to still stand out on moonless nights and light enough not to cast a heavy shadow on moonlit nights.
I had my best luck with #2 sizes.

Tight lines, Chris
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redfly · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:18 pm Post subject:

Much appreciated. We are going down to Port I next week. Can't wait to see what happens.