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Pop's BangerTopwaterintermediate

Gulf Coast & Emerald Coast

Pop's Banger

$8.95

Available Sizes#1/0 - #2/0
Color Variations
Chartreuse/WhiteBoneYellowRed/White

Bob Popovics looked at the subtlety of saltwater fly fishing and chose violence. The Banger's cupped face hits the water and creates a concussion report that fish hear from thirty feet away. It is the car alarm of the fly world -- impossible to ignore, frequently irritating, and completely effective at getting attention. Redfish come to investigate. They stay to eat.

Quick Facts

TypeTopwater
Difficultyintermediate
SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall
Target SpeciesRedfish, Speckled Trout, Jack Crevalle, Snook
Sizes#1/0 - #2/0
Best LocationsCharlotte Harbor, FL; Destin, FL; Calcasieu Lake, LA; Port O'Connor, TX

Where to Fish It

Charlotte Harbor

FL · Mangroves

Destin

FL · Flats

Calcasieu Lake

LA · Marsh

Port O'Connor

TX · Flats

Map unavailable. Locations for Pop's Banger: Charlotte Harbor, FL; Destin, FL; Calcasieu Lake, LA; Port O'Connor, TX

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