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Popcorn BeetleAttractorintermediate

Southwest & California

Popcorn Beetle

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Available Sizes6-10
Color Variations
chartreuseorangewhite

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Regional shopStrong match

AZ Fly Shop

Matched on Southwest & California, attractor flies, trout. Arizona and Southwest shop lead for desert trout, bass, canal carp, and warmwater patterns.

Southwest & Californiaattractor fliestrout
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Signature tierStrong match

Stillwater Fly Fishing Store

Matched on Southwest & California, attractor flies, trout. Specialist stillwater source for balanced leeches, chironomids, and lake-trout logic.

Southwest & Californiaattractor fliestrout
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Regional shopStrong match

Taos Fly Shop

Matched on Southwest & California, attractor flies, trout. New Mexico/Southwest trout shop lead for Rio Grande, San Juan, Pecos, and high desert water.

Southwest & Californiaattractor fliestrout
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Broad sourceStrong match

Fly Fish Food

Matched on attractor flies, trout, leech. Strong technical tying and trout catalog coverage, especially nymphs, dries, and stillwater flies.

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Broad sourceStrong match

Fulling Mill Flies

Matched on attractor flies, trout, nymph. Large pattern house with broad freshwater and saltwater fly categories.

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Looks like it was made during arts and crafts hour, catches the largest strain of cutthroat in the world. Never judge a fly by its appearance.

Quick Facts

TypeAttractor
Difficultyintermediate
SeasonsFall, Winter, Spring
Target SpeciesLahontan Cutthroat Trout
Sizes6-10
Best LocationsPyramid Lake, NV

Where to Fish It

Pyramid Lake

NV · Lake

Map unavailable. Locations for Popcorn Beetle: Pyramid Lake, NV

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