{"title":"Popper Flies for Bass \u0026 Panfish | Murray's Fly Shop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpend a quiet evening at your favorite farm pond or local stream with a fly box stocked for action. Our collection of premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"126\"\u003epanfish flies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features top-performing patterns hand-selected to trigger aggressive strikes from bluegill, trophy sunfish, and crappie. From high-floating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"280\"\u003epanfish poppers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that produce exciting surface explosions to sub-surface favorites like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"367\"\u003efoam spiders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and specialized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"396\"\u003enymph patterns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we carry the perfect sizes and colors to keep you hooked up all day. Whether you are teaching a beginner the ropes on a local pond or outfitting your own setup for a bluegill slam, explore our selection of time-tested panfish flies to maximize your action on the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shenandoah-hair-popper","title":"Shenandoah Hair Popper--CLOSEOUT","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese two Shenandoah Hair Popper deer hair bass bugs have soft grizzly hackle skirts and tails which helps us impart a very lively action to them even with the slowest manipulations.  This feature helps us catch many large bass along the shallow shaded banks and in the low streams late in the summer that refuse other bugs.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenny Stenger","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 6","offer_id":256736612,"sku":"BB01","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow \/ 6","offer_id":256736614,"sku":"BB02","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/ShenandoahHairPopperothercolors.jpg?v=1699036222"},{"product_id":"shenandoah-poppers","title":"Shenandoah Blue Popper","description":"\u003cp\u003eNumber 1 Best Selling Popping Bug--One of our most reliable Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass flies for top water action. From mid-May on until the first heavy frost of the season you will find the true meaning of \"fishing fun\" with these bass popping bugs on your favorite bass waters. Durable patterns, weed guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/304958383\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/304958383\"\u003ePoppers2\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/murraysflyshop\"\u003eMurray's Fly Shop\u003c\/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\"\u003eVimeo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umpqua Feather Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Blue \/ 4","offer_id":258661496,"sku":"P01 (10448)","price":10.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 6","offer_id":258661498,"sku":"P02 (10449)","price":10.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/ShenandoahBluePopper.jpg?v=1698776015"},{"product_id":"shenandoah-chuggers","title":"Shenandoah Chugger","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eChartreuse Chugger\u003c\/b\u003e with its deeply cupped face and fat body enables us to fish it along the three to five foot deep banks with a loud chugging action. When you are floating along these deep banks this action will often attract the attention of the bass holding back beneath these banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/304958383\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/304958383\"\u003ePoppers2\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/murraysflyshop\"\u003eMurray's Fly Shop\u003c\/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\"\u003eVimeo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umpqua Feather Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Chartreuse \/ 4","offer_id":258661670,"sku":"P11 (10460)","price":10.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chartreuse \/ 6","offer_id":258661672,"sku":"P12 (10461)","price":10.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/ShenandoahChartreuseChuggerside.jpg?v=1698776527"},{"product_id":"micro-poppers","title":"Micro Poppers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Poppers are excellent for sunfish and rock bass on calm waters everywhere and for smallmouths late in the summer when the rivers get low. Experiment with different colors because I find that at various times one color is more productive than the others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umpqua Feather Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Chartreuse \/ 10","offer_id":259418590,"sku":"P15 (10093)","price":6.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Frog \/ 10","offer_id":259418592,"sku":"P18 (10099)","price":6.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow \/ 10","offer_id":259418594,"sku":"P17 (10105)","price":6.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/MicroPopperFrog.jpg?v=1698779381"},{"product_id":"murraysfluorescentbluepopper","title":"Murray's Fluorescent Blue Popper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a slimmer version of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/catalog.murraysflyshop.com\/products\/shenandoah-poppers\"\u003eShenandoah Blue Popper\u003c\/a\u003e.  Fish these along the shaded banks in water two to three feet deep with a slow strip-pause-strip action.  Don't hesitate to use the size 4 with a damselfly nymph as a dropper below it. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boogle Bug","offers":[{"title":"4","offer_id":41558391685309,"sku":"P40, 0001210007","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6","offer_id":1943614340,"sku":"P30 (000122-0007)","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":28364235345,"sku":"P38 (000123-0007)","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/MurraysFlBluePopper.jpg?v=1698777251"},{"product_id":"murraysslider-sunfish","title":"Murray's Slider--Sunfish","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eMurray’s Sunfish Slider\u003c\/strong\u003e is a proven topwater fly designed to imitate a juvenile sunfish — one of the most irresistible big-fish meals in warm-water systems. With its buoyant slider head, natural profile, and subtle yet deadly surface action, this pattern draws explosive strikes from largemouth and smallmouth bass, pickerel, and other aggressive predators. It skitters, wakes, dives and pushes just enough water to trigger ambush responses without spooking wary fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eCrafted for durability and performance, \u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eMurray’s Sunfish Slider\u003c\/strong\u003e excels in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers around grass lines, grass beds and shaded banks where predator fish hunt. A go-to pattern for warm-water fly anglers targeting trophy largemouth bass and smallmouth bass along with other sunfish-feeding gamefish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long slim body and pointed nose of this bug enables us to fish it effectively with a subtle teasing action along shallow river banks and over partly submerged grassbeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eNatural sunfish imitation for realistic feeding triggers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eSlider head for subtle surface disturbance, diving \u0026amp; wake action\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eDurable construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eIdeal for warm-water predators like bass \u0026amp; pickerel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eExcels in ponds, lakes, \u0026amp; slow-moving rivers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eGreat near weeds, structure, \u0026amp; shallow cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Boogle Bug","offers":[{"title":"4","offer_id":2640544388,"sku":"P31 (000111-0004)","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6","offer_id":2640544452,"sku":"P32 (000112-0004)","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":28364525841,"sku":"P39","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/MurraysSunfishSlider.jpg?v=1698778471"},{"product_id":"murraysbasspopper","title":"Murray's Bass Popper","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Murray's Bass Poppers are the newest addition to our top water popper flies. We are offering them in four different colors to meet your needs. The red\/yellow color represent the sunfish that are found in the rivers. The green\/yellow represents a frog and the black color represents the damsel.  All of these are available in size 6 only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FullingMill","offers":[{"title":"Sunfish (yellow\/red)","offer_id":26155287048,"sku":"P29 (12A70606)","price":6.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chartreuse\/Black","offer_id":26155287112,"sku":"P33 (12A70806)","price":6.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":26155287176,"sku":"P35 (12A71006)","price":6.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Frog","offer_id":26155287240,"sku":"P36 (12A74006)","price":6.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/MurraysBassPopperothercolors.jpg?v=1698777847"},{"product_id":"murrayschuggerfrog","title":"Murray's Chugger, Frog","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fat body and deeply cut face of this chugger bug enables us to fish it with a load gurgling action that is very effective in fast water and pool tails in water up to five feet deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"586\" data-start=\"154\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"158\"\u003eChugger Frog Topwater Bass Fly\u003c\/strong\u003e is a must-have pattern for anglers targeting aggressive largemouth and smallmouth bass. Designed to imitate a lively surface frog, this fly creates a loud popping “chug” and splash that draws fish from heavy cover and triggers explosive strikes. Ideal for fishing along weed beds, lily pads, grass edges, and shaded banks, it’s built to stay buoyant and ride high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"823\" data-start=\"588\"\u003eA trusted warm-water topwater pattern and one of our \"old reliable patterns\", the Chugger Frog excels when bass are feeding shallow and hunting surface prey. Cast, pause, and pop to tempt big bass into crushing this realistic frog imitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"830\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"836\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1076\" data-start=\"854\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"854\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"856\"\u003eDurable popping bug designed for repeated use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"907\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"909\"\u003eLoud chugging action to pull fish from cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"997\" data-start=\"956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"997\" data-start=\"958\"\u003eFloats high with durable construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"1000\"\u003eIdeal around weeds, lilly pads, banks and structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1076\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1076\" data-start=\"1044\"\u003eProven warm-water predator fly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Boogle Bug","offers":[{"title":"4","offer_id":28364433553,"sku":"P26 (000101-0006)","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6","offer_id":28364433617,"sku":"P27 (000102-0006)","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":28364433681,"sku":"P28 (000103-0006)","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/MurraysChuggerfrog.jpg?v=1698778227"},{"product_id":"murrays-deluxe-bass-popping-bug-fly-assortment","title":"Murray's Deluxe Bass Popping Bug Fly Assortment","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn our recent video Harry Murray describes where and when to use the different hard bodied bugs in the Shenandoah Popper Series. This includes the Shenandoah Slider, Shenandoah Chugger and the Shenandoah Popper.  This fly assortment includes 6 of our top selling hard head popping bugs in a 6 compartment fly box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShenandoah Chartreuse Chugger size 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShenandoah Blue Popper size 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShenandoah Blue Popper size 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMurray's Bass Popper Frog size 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMurray's Bass Popper Chartreuse size 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMurray's Bass Popper Sunfish size 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 compartment fly box with flies labeled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/304958383\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/304958383\"\u003eFly Fishing Hard Bodied Bugs - Popping Bugs\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/murraysflyshop\"\u003eMurray's Fly Shop\u003c\/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\"\u003eVimeo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe sure to check our complete line of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.murraysflyshop.com\/collections\/flies\/trout-fly-assortments\" title=\"Trout Fly Assortment - Murray's Fly Shop\"\u003eTrout Fly Assortments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.murraysflyshop.com\/collections\/flies\/bass-fly-assortments\" title=\"Bass Fly Assortments - Murrays Fly Shop\"\u003eBass Fly Assortments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murray's Fly Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15084961529899,"sku":"10132266","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/2023DeluxePopperAsstwbox.jpg?v=1699979550"},{"product_id":"bluegill-popper","title":"Bluegill Popper","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoppers are fun to fish for bluegill in ponds, lakes and rivers.  And if you catch a bass on it-- that's a bonus. \u003cspan\u003eThis little bluegill popper fly is just the ticket for drawing angry strikes on top. Want to teach a child to fly fish? Bluegills and this fly are the ticket for getting them excited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FullingMill","offers":[{"title":"12 \/ Black","offer_id":43455368102077,"sku":"07591012, P19","price":5.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 \/ Red\/White","offer_id":43455368134845,"sku":"07590412, P20","price":5.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/BluegillPopperBlack.jpg?v=1707330264"},{"product_id":"murrays-summer-bass-fly-assortment","title":"Murray's Summer Bass Fly Assortment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e   Summer opens the door on our great smallmouth fishing hard bugs. I usually stock over 20 different hard floating bass bugs in my fly shop.\u003cbr\u003eFor my personal surface smallmouth fishing, I usually start the day with the Shenandoah Blue Popper size 6 for the simple reason that it seldom lets me down.\u003cbr\u003e   When teaching our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.murraysflyshop.com\/pages\/smallmouth-bass-on-the-stream-fly-fishing-school\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFly Fishing Schools\u003c\/a\u003e on the river, our instructors stress the importance of learning to read the water. This is a three-step process which lays the whole process right in front of the angler.  First the student evaluates the water before him and reflecting on the depth of the stream, the nature of the stream bottom and the shade, he tries to determine where he believes the bass will choose a feeding station.  \u003cbr\u003e   After the angler has determined where the bass will locate the feeding station, he chooses where he wants to present his bug. With this information in hand, he now must select where he wants to position himself to make his presentation to the bass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThese flies are my go to flies for the summer months of June-August.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIncludes : (1 of each fly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eShenandoah Blue Popper size 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eShenandoah Chartreuse Chugger size 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eMurray's Crayfish, Olive size 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eBass Stonefly Nymph size 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eBass Caddis Nymph size 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eShenk's White Streamer size 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eMurray's Pearl Marauder size 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eMurray's Magnum Bluegill size 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eMurray's Madtom Sculpin size 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ein a 6 compartment fly box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Murray's Fly Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44005076172989,"sku":"53024905","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/2024SummerSmallmouthBassAsst.jpg?v=1762999375"},{"product_id":"boss-bug-popper","title":"Boss Bug Popper","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the ultimate rush of topwater fly fishing with the \u003cb\u003eBoss Bug Popper\u003c\/b\u003e. Engineered specifically for aggressive summer smallmouth and largemouth bass, this robust surface fly delivers the high-impact action needed to draw massive predators out of heavy cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature feature of the Boss Bug Popper is its deeply cupped face, which pushes a significant volume of water to create a loud, irresistible splash. Whether you are chugging it through glassy morning water or aggressively stripping it past shady banks and downed trees, its realistic profile and intense surface disturbance trigger violent reaction strikes from trophy bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent on the Shenandoah River from June through September.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FullingMill","offers":[{"title":"4 \/ Frog","offer_id":44850627674301,"sku":"P03F-4, (5025904)","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 \/ Purple","offer_id":44850627707069,"sku":"P03P-4, (5026004)","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 \/ Damsel","offer_id":44850627739837,"sku":"P03D-4, (5026104)","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 \/ Frog","offer_id":44850627772605,"sku":"P03F-6, (5025906)","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 \/ Purple","offer_id":44850627805373,"sku":"P03P-6, (5026006)","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 \/ Damsel","offer_id":44850627838141,"sku":"P03D-6, (5026106)","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/BossBugPopperDamsel.jpg?v=1739638821"},{"product_id":"boss-bug-slider-popping-bug","title":"Boss Bug Slider Popping Bug","description":"\u003cp\u003eFly fishing with poppers or as some say \"popping bugs\" is a great way to spend a few hours on your favorite lake, pond, or river. These slope-faced poppers are ideal for bluegill and smallmouth bass. In the summertime, fish these sliders along shady banks, downed trees, or around grass beds in the river. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FullingMill","offers":[{"title":"Damsel \/ 8","offer_id":44877072171197,"sku":"P05D-8, 5042708","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Frog \/ 8","offer_id":44877072203965,"sku":"P05F-8, 5042508","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/BossBugSliderDamsel.jpg?v=1740769213"},{"product_id":"july-bass-fly-special","title":"July Bass Fly Special","description":"\u003cp\u003eMurray's July Bass Fly Special is a 9-fly smallmouth bass assortment curated by our guides for summer fly fishing in Virginia on the Shenandoah River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuly is an excellent month for smallmouth bass fly fishing on the Shenandoah River. We've checked our past years stream notes and checked with our guides on what is working.  Here is the \u003cstrong\u003eTop Smallmouth Bass Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e for July. Often we are dealing with lower water levels, therefore we have switched to lighter flies and have included poppers for the top water action. These flies are used frequently in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.murraysflyshop.com\/products\/halfdayonthestreamflyfishinglessons?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=Half+day\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf Day Fly Fishing Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.murraysflyshop.com\/pages\/guided-fly-fishing-trips-virginia\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmallmouth Bass Guided Fly Fishing Trips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 guide-proven smallmouth bass flies plus a Murray's Leader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special includes (1 of each fly):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMurray's Regular Hellgrammite size 4 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShenandoah Blue Popper size 4 (we recommend cutting the weed guard off)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMurray's Chugger, Frog size 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShenk's White Streamer size 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber Leg Nymph, Brown size 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClouser Crayfish, Olive size 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClouser Crayfish, Dark Brown size 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMurray's Marauder, Olive size 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMurray's Marauder, Black size 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewith 1-Murray's Bright Butt 9ft 2X Leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 9ft 7-weight Fly Rod is recommended as it has the power to turn over larger smallmouth bass flies. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murray's Fly Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47013634408637,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/JulyBassFlySpecial.jpg?v=1782487493"},{"product_id":"bombshell-popper","title":"Bombshell Popper","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eExcellent topwater action on your favorite rivers and lakes.  Our guides approved!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"90\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBombshell Popper\u003c\/b\u003e is designed to deliver a big meal with a big presence. Engineered with a perfectly cupped face and a balanced profile, this fly creates a hearty, deep-gurgling \"chug\" and spits water with every strip—perfectly mimicking a struggling baitfish, frog, or large terrestrial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhether you are casting into tight shoreline structure, popping over deep-water ledges, or drifting through active river currents, the Bombshell Popper is highly visible and highly effective. Our guides have had excellent success with this popper this summer on the Shenandoah River (especially in the early morning hours).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhy We Recommend these poppers:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eExplosive Topwater Action:\u003c\/b\u003e The deep cupped face moves a ton of water, creating an irresistible sound and surface disturbance that coaxes stubborn smallmouth from their haunts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003ePremium Durability:\u003c\/b\u003e Built to withstand repeated, hard-hitting strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eExcellent Castability:\u003c\/b\u003e We recommend a 6wt or larger fly rod\/ line with a \u003ca title=\"Scientific Anglers Bass Bug Taper Fly Line\" href=\"https:\/\/www.murraysflyshop.com\/products\/scientific-anglers-mastery-bass-bug-fly-line\"\u003eScientific Anglers Bass Bug Taper fly line\u003c\/a\u003e for the best performance and results.  These poppers turn over well with our \u003ca title=\"Murray's Bass Bug Leaders\" href=\"https:\/\/www.murraysflyshop.com\/products\/murrays-bass-bug-leader-9ft\"\u003eBass Bug Leaders\u003c\/a\u003e letting you target tight pockets and overhanging banks with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003eImitative \u0026amp; Triggering:\u003c\/b\u003e Features lively accents and rubber legs that keep moving even when paused, triggering strikes during the lull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eHow to Fish It:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eFor peak smallmouth bass performance, cast the Bombshell Popper tight to structure—like log jams, boulder fields, or shaded banks. Let the concentric rings settle completely before your first strip. Often, the biggest bass will strike on the initial pause. Retrieve with a series of sharp, rhythmic chugs followed by a brief 2-to-3-second pause to let the fly do its work. We recommend using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.murraysflyshop.com\/products\/murrays-bass-bug-leader-9ft\" title=\"Murray's Hand Tied Bass Bug Leaders\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurray's Bass Bug Leader 9ft 1X or 2X\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with the Bombshell Poppers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Fly Company","offers":[{"title":"Chartreuse \/ 4","offer_id":47656042954941,"sku":"34-1271-04, P41-C4","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chartreuse \/ 6","offer_id":47656042987709,"sku":"34-1271-06, P41-C6","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bronze \/ 4","offer_id":47656043020477,"sku":"34-135-04, P41-BZ4","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bronze \/ 6","offer_id":47656043053245,"sku":"34-1355-06, P41-BZ6","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Damsel Olive \/ 4","offer_id":47656043086013,"sku":"34-1360-04, P41-OL4","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Damsel Olive \/ 6","offer_id":47656043118781,"sku":"34-1360-06, P41-OL6","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Damsel Blue \/ 4","offer_id":47656043151549,"sku":"34-1365-04, P41-BL4","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Damsel Blue \/ 6","offer_id":47656043184317,"sku":"34-1365-06, P41-BL6","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/BombshellPopperChartreuse.jpg?v=1784216152"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.murraysflyshop.com\/collections\/popper-flies.oembed","provider":"Murray's Fly Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}