Proven Smallmout Flies

[Mark]

Don't forget the red and white gurgler http://www.theanglersinn.com/whitefl...tegurgler.html
Designed by Kelly White a guide on Potomac. Easy to tie VERY effective.

Harry,

I'll try that.

I caught this largemouth on a yellow gurgler last May in Trap Pond but believe it or not, I've never tossed a gurgler at a smallmouth.

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[DanMarino]

I was actually thinking the same thing. The trick will be getting a good wrap on the marabou.

Followup -- I tried. Indeed the Estaz takes a little more time to wrap on the marabou than the chenille. But it's doable:

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No doubt it will be a lighter fly than the original. But will it suspend enough to entice strikes? My guess is that it will require more manipulation than the standard tie.

I missed this post of yours Mark. Did you ever toss this estaz version? Any results on how it sank/floated/suspended?

Thanks,

Tom

[Mark]

Tom,

Nope. It stayed dry in my fly box on my last trip to the Potomac.

Those pesky smallmouth just wouldn't leave my foam popper alone!

I'll give it a shot this season.

[DanMarino]

Smallies on poppers are a blast! Looking forward to joining you out there on the Potomac or some pond/lake trips this year.

Tom

[Mark]

Smallies on poppers are a blast! Looking forward to joining you out there on the Potomac or some pond/lake trips this year.

Tom

Absolutely!