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Collection: Poppers, Popping Bugs, Surface Flies for Bass & Panfish | Murray's Fly Shop

Premium Fly Fishing Poppers & Surface Bugs

There is nothing quite like the heart-stopping strike of a bass hitting a topwater fly. At Murray’s Fly Shop, we specialize in bringing you the finest fly fishing poppers and surface bugs designed to trigger explosive topwater action. Whether you are casting into the shadows of an overhanging willow or chugging across a glassy river eddy, our hand-tied poppers are engineered to perform when it matters most.

The Harry Murray Legacy: Shenandoah & Chugger Series

Our collection features the legendary Shenandoah Popper Series and Chugger Popper Series, meticulously designed by renowned fly fisherman Harry Murray. Decades of on-the-water research and refining have gone into these specific patterns.

  • The Shenandoah Popper Series: Crafted to mimic the natural, subtle struggle of terrestrial insects and wounded baitfish. Its sleek profile offers a realistic presentation that wary fish can't resist.

  • The Chugger Popper Series: Built for maximum surface disturbance. When you need to call fish up from the deep or cut through river noise, the distinct "chugging" sound and water-spitting action of this series gets the job done.

Targeted Designs for Bass and Panfish

Different fish require different tactics, which is why our surface bugs are versatile enough to target a variety of warmwater species:

  • Smallmouth Bass: Perfectly balanced to withstand fast river currents and entice aggressive river smallies.

  • Largemouth Bass: High-visibility, high-action designs that draw big bucketmouths out of heavy weed beds and structure.

  • Bream & Panfish: Sized down to match the hatch for bluegill, sunfish, and bream, offering non-stop summer fun.

Why Choose Murray’s Poppers?

Every fly in our collection is hand-tied using premium materials to ensure durability, high floatability, and unmatched surface action. We don't just sell flies—we fish them. Elevate your fly fishing experience, pack your box with proven topwater winners, and get ready to catch more bass and panfish this season.

Premium poppers and surface bugs for smallmouth, largemouth and panfish.