The of articulating surface poppers and sliders is a relatively new concept, but provides some really
compelling advantages over the established methods of tying these types of flies.
Conventional Methods
The common method for making most poppers today is to use a long shank “popper” or 'Bass Bug”
hook and combine with a popper (or slider) body to create the fly.
Articulated method.
Using the Articulated Shank you can easily articulate your popper or slider.
3. Articulated Poppers and Sliders.
Key Benefits:
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More movement from the articulated tail.
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Fewer fish are lost - a shorter articulated hook gives a hooked fish less “leverage” to throw the fly
than a typical long shank popper hook.
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Tied with the hook-up – the popper becomes “weedless”.
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Tied with the hook up – you get a greater % of hook-ups because the hook is in a better, more
open position when a fish strikes.
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Long-Shank Hook
Popper Body
Popper fly
