{"product_id":"flymen-howitzer-baitfish-popper-heads","title":"FLYMEN Howitzer – foam popper heads","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFLYMEN Howitzer – foam popper heads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLYMEN Surface Seducer Howitzer Baitfish Popper Heads\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ty-product-highlights\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep cupped mouth\u003c\/strong\u003e – creates a characteristic popping sound and surface disturbance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, closed-cell EVA foam\u003c\/strong\u003e – lightweight and buoyant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecess at the rear\u003c\/strong\u003e – provides a smooth transition to an articulated fly body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecessed sockets for 3D eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e – match the recommended eye sizes for each head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite finish\u003c\/strong\u003e – fish as supplied or decorate with paint, markers and a clear coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e – Small, Medium and Large, with different pack quantities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes and pack quantities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrapper\" style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eDimensions L × W × H\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eRecommended hook\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eEye size\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e14 × 13 × 10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e#8 to #4\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8 pcs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e20 × 19 × 14 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e#2 to 2\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8 pcs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e26 × 24 × 19 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e3\/0 to 5\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6 pcs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White. Dimensions are shown as length × width × height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat poppers and streamers are they suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/strong\u003e Only the separate foam heads in the selected size. \u003cstrong\u003e3D eyes, hooks, articulated shanks and other fly-tying materials are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e The photo of a finished popper illustrates one possible use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3667\/6438\/files\/flymen-howitzer-topwater-pike-illustration-1536x512.jpg?v=1792662535\" alt=\"AI-generated illustration of a northern pike approaching a wet white topwater popper fly\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\/\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#666;margin-top:7px;\"\u003eAI-generated illustration of topwater predator fishing.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTopwater fishing – adrenaline with every cast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFishing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut the best part comes next.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThose are the moments that make you forget how tired you are and cast again.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FlymenFishingCompany","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":55954775310678,"sku":"SS-HP-WS","price":7.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":55954775343446,"sku":"SS-HP-WM","price":7.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":55954775376214,"sku":"SS-HP-WL","price":7.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3667\/6438\/files\/flymen-howitzer-white-popper-heads-1500.jpg?v=1792662506","url":"https:\/\/www.thymallus.com\/en\/products\/flymen-howitzer-baitfish-popper-heads","provider":"Thymallus Fly Fishing Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}