Topwaterintermediate

Gulf Coast & Emerald Coast

Deer Hair Popper

Name: Deer Hair Popper
Brand: The Woolly Gentleman

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Available Sizes#1/0 - #2/0

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Signature tierStrong match

Sandbar Flies

Matched on Gulf Coast & Emerald Coast, topwater flies, redfish. Louisiana/Gulf Coast redfish and inshore signature tier lead.

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Regional shopStrong match

Sight Cast Fishing Co.

Matched on Gulf Coast & Emerald Coast, topwater flies, redfish. Texas and Gulf Coast saltwater catalog focused on redfish and inshore sight-fishing.

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Forgotten Coast Fly Co.

Matched on Gulf Coast & Emerald Coast, topwater flies, redfish. Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast shop lead for inshore saltwater patterns.

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Salty Fly Tying

Matched on Gulf Coast & Emerald Coast, topwater flies, redfish. Drew Chicone's saltwater tying catalog and learning hub, strongest for saltwater pattern validation.

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Murray's Fly Shop

Matched on topwater flies, trout, popper. Appalachian trout and smallmouth source with long-running regional fly catalog depth.

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Spun deer hair, clipped to a cupped face, and finished with the patience of a saint -- the deer hair popper is old-school topwater at its finest. It lands lighter than foam, pushes less water than hard-body poppers, and has a natural feel that foam cannot replicate. The downside is that one toothy fish can ruin your afternoon. The upside is the afternoon before that happens is extraordinary.

Quick Facts

TypeTopwater

Difficultyintermediate

SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall

Target SpeciesRedfish, Speckled Trout, Largemouth Bass, Snook

Sizes#1/0 - #2/0

Best LocationsDestin, FL; Charlotte Harbor, FL; Lafitte, LA; Galveston Bay, TX

Where to Fish It

Destin

FL · Flats

Charlotte Harbor

FL · Mangroves

Lafitte

LA · Brackish Marsh

Galveston Bay

TX · Bay

Map unavailable. Locations for Deer Hair Popper: Destin, FL; Charlotte Harbor, FL; Lafitte, LA; Galveston Bay, TX

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