TopwaterintermediateGulf Coast & Emerald Coast
Deer Hair Popper
$9.50
Available Sizes#1/0 - #2/0
Color Variations
Chartreuse/WhiteRed/WhiteNaturalBlack
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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