Pinot Popper

Fly: Thomas Schneider, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Daiichi 2462 Size 4/0
Thread: Kevlar, black
Body: Wine Cork Krylon, Red, White
Eyes: Holographic Large, Red, Clear
Tail: White Buck Tail
Hackle: Grizzly, Grizzly dyed Red
Note: This fly was created out of a need to fish the Hex on a 2 fly rig. The buoyancy of the fly is fantastic. Silver, Black, and the standard White/Red combo work best for me. Fantastic on post-spawn fish, the Pinot Popper’s head can be cut to spit, gurgle, and pop. A Dremel tool makes the removal of material a breeze. The dubbed hook is epoxied into the cork making an extremely durable fly that even stands up to stripers. My wife says that I only drink wine to supply my tying. Pinot’s from Loius Jadot have the best cork!


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