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Little Popper Works for Pond Fly Fishing

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Betts Hand Tied Popper did well even after getting clobbered multiple times by fish! Fish were liking the pattern. But, I had to eventually swap it for another fishing fly. Bett's Poppers from Walmart

How Many Fish...? 🤔#shorts

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Out and about for a quick trip fly fishing a pond... One-Handed Spey Fly Fishing style! Using a 175grn OPST Commando Head on a 4wt, 8ft fly rod and fishing a Betts Hand Tied Popper. No need to cast far but was good to know a distance cast was at my fingertips! How many fish this round... three! One-Handed Spey Wish List OPST Pure Skagit Commando Head https://amzn.to/2X83dF0 OPST Commando Smooth (Integrated) Skagit Shooting Head https://amzn.to/2YQKM8L OPST Pure Skagit Commando Micro Tips https://amzn.to/3htb2fE OPST Pure Skagit Lazar Line https://amzn.to/3hmH2lG

Closeout the Old Fiberglass Fly Rod #shorts - What's Next?

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One last fishing trip with the old Cortland Fiberglass Rod, and then it will be putaway to closeout the series. What's next,... "Getting Started in Fly Fishing - Amazon Fly Fishing Challenge". Ordered a Fly Rod/Reel combo for $32, delivers this week. Do stay tuned!

Fiberglass Fly Rod - Slow Speed, No Drag, Gets Bassy #shorts 😀

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This round I take the old Cortland Fiberglass Rod that has no drag except for the reel clicker and palming the reel to the local pond for Bass. Rod has a slow action making it really bendy!

Betts Hand Tied Popper and Old Fly Rod #shorts

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Another video snippet of the effectiveness of this combo. Popper catches fish'. Fly Rod casts well even over the shoulder, too! #flyfishing #fishing #pondfishing

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