Mihulka Foam Panfish Popper - #3 in my Foam Fly Tying Series

Learn to tie this easy, yet extremely effective little Mihulka Foam Panfish Popper using tricks I have developed over years of fly tying. Never cut a hook placement slot in the bottom of a great looking foam head again after seeing my simple technique to put a foam head on a hook!

[@chucksmith5002]

Enjoyed it this is the second time I watched this one .

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Thanks for watching my videos. This little popper is always in my box when going after panfish. Hope it works for you too!

[@Grumpyneanderthal]

Chris I appreciate that you are well prepared, that your explanations are clear and understandable and the videography is sharp. Well Done!! Great series you've put together. Thanks

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

I appreciate that!

[@paulweezy138]

this fly looks great. i am fairly new to fly fishing and the summer has kiced up here in nevada so i have been targeting bluegill and crappie to hold me over until fall when the trout pick back up. i purchased some panfish poppers from K&E and they work pretty well but the more i looked at them the more i thought i could save money and tie my own once i get a kit. this will be the first fly i attempt. simple and looks very effective. thanks for the video!!

[@martinpecheur8506]

Great popper..grwat technique..easy and efficient..thank you

[@edpeters6903]

I enjoy your videos. They are very informative and inspirational. Have you ever made the panfish poppers with rubber legs? If so, do you feed the legs through a hole in the side or do you tie them behind the popper?

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Both ways can be done. Legs tied in with the tail cast easier, but legs through the body move more water and make a better disturbance if that is the effect you are after. With the new extra fine rubber and silicone products, you can run legs through the body with a sewing needle threaded with the leg material. Just remember to add a touch of tying cement to the legs before pulling them into their final position.

[@marksleeper3752]

nice fly what size hook also what size foam disc any info would be great thanks Mark

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Hi Mark, The hook is a Mustad #9672 size #12. The foam head is 1/4" diameter. Watch my "Foam Flies Part #1" for the details on how to make the heads.

[@jennym.9099]

I like this pattern. I am going to try tying it. Thank you!

[@marksleeper3752]

Thanks for the reply