Description
FLYMEN Howitzer – foam popper heads
FLYMEN Surface Seducer Howitzer Baitfish Popper Heads are lightweight foam heads for tying topwater poppers and articulated baitfish streamers. Their deep front cup and extended upper lip help create the distinctive popping sound and splash when the fly is stripped.
- Deep cupped mouth – creates a characteristic popping sound and surface disturbance.
- Soft, closed-cell EVA foam – lightweight and buoyant.
- Recess at the rear – provides a smooth transition to an articulated fly body.
- Recessed sockets for 3D eyes – match the recommended eye sizes for each head.
- White finish – fish as supplied or decorate with paint, markers and a clear coat.
- Three sizes – Small, Medium and Large, with different pack quantities.
Sizes and pack quantities
| Size | Dimensions L × W × H | Recommended hook | Eye size | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 14 × 13 × 10 mm | #8 to #4 | 4 mm | 8 pcs |
| Medium | 20 × 19 × 14 mm | #2 to 2/0 | 6 mm | 8 pcs |
| Large | 26 × 24 × 19 mm | 3/0 to 5/0 | 8.5 mm | 6 pcs |
Color: White. Dimensions are shown as length × width × height.
What poppers and streamers are they suitable for?
The Howitzer is designed primarily for surface flies that imitate baitfish. Its rear socket allows you to integrate a tied body or connected articulated shanks, letting the tail move naturally below the surface. The heads can also be used for simpler, single-hook poppers.
What's included? Only the separate foam heads in the selected size. 3D eyes, hooks, articulated shanks and other fly-tying materials are not included. The photo of a finished popper illustrates one possible use.
Topwater fishing – adrenaline with every cast
Fishing for predators with poppers is one of the most exciting kinds of fly fishing I've experienced. Larger poppers in particular call for a more powerful fly rod in a higher AFTMA line class. Casting and working them takes effort, but the experience is worth it.
A short, forceful strip of the fly line makes the popper disturb the surface, producing its unmistakable splash and popping sound – an invitation for a predator to strike.
But the best part comes next. The fly stays in sight, and with every cast you find yourself waiting to see what happens. You watch the water, every movement and every strip, knowing a strike could come at any moment.
When it does, it's unforgettable. A large predator can seem to explode through the surface to grab the popper. Sometimes the strike comes at the last possible moment, right at your feet.
Those are the moments that make you forget how tired you are and cast again.
Material specifications
| Composition | Synthetic |
|---|---|
| Type | Foam / Synthetic |
| Use case | Streamer |
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