TopwaterbeginnerSouthwest & California
Desert Bass Popper
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Available Sizes2-8
Color Variations
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AZ Fly Shop
Matched on Southwest & California, topwater flies, bass. Arizona and Southwest shop lead for desert trout, bass, canal carp, and warmwater patterns.
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Murray's Fly Shop
Matched on topwater flies, smallmouth bass, popper. Appalachian trout and smallmouth source with long-running regional fly catalog depth.
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Schultz Outfitters
Matched on topwater flies, smallmouth bass, bass. Michigan and Great Lakes shop lead for steelhead, trout, and smallmouth patterns.
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Fulling Mill Flies
Matched on topwater flies, bass, broad catalog. Large pattern house with broad freshwater and saltwater fly categories.
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Orvis Fly Catalog
Matched on topwater flies, bass, broad catalog. Broad retail catalog for standard trout, warmwater, salmon/steelhead, and saltwater patterns.
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Visit sourceNothing in fly fishing compares to a largemouth obliterating a popper on the surface. This fly exists to create that moment of pure chaos.
Quick Facts
TypeTopwater
Difficultybeginner
SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall
Target SpeciesLargemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Sizes2-8
Best LocationsLake Havasu, AZ; Colorado River at Laughlin, NV; San Diego Lakes, CA
Where to Fish It
Lake Havasu
AZ · Reservoir
Colorado River at Laughlin
NV · River
San Diego Lakes
CA · Urban Lake
Map unavailable. Locations for Desert Bass Popper: Lake Havasu, AZ; Colorado River at Laughlin, NV; San Diego Lakes, CA
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