The Surface Seaducer Howitzer Popper Heads allow you to tie articulated baitfish poppers to offer predatory fish a vulnerable easy meal. Design by Martin Bawden and the folks at Flymen Fishing Company, the Howitzer is a next-generation soft foam popper head that provides new options for tying articulated baitfish poppers.
The Howitzer imitates the head of a small minnow (or baitfish) that is splashing and sipping at the surface of the water. It's designed with a deep recess at the back of the head so that an articulated body and tail of a minnow can be embedded seamlessly into the back of the head. As a result, the body of the minnow hangs down in the water (roughly at a 45-degree angle) and moves enticingly in a position that can be seen by predatory fish from a long distance and offers them an irresistible profile and an easy opportunity for a meal!
Combine the Howitzer with Surface Seducer® Dragon Eyes™, Surface Seducer® Popper Hooks, and the Fish-Skull® Articulated Shank family to tie a variety of articulated foam flies.
Quantity per pack: Small (8); Medium (8); Large (6).
* Seamless connection for fly bodies- A recess in the back of the head allows an articulated minnow body and tail to be embedded, creating a smooth transition from head to body.
* Smooth, strong popper skin - Clear coat it, paint it, or keep it simple and fish it as is.
* Deep cup & extended top lip - Effortlessly trigger loud and aggressive pops... And strikes! Boom!
* Recessed eye sockets - 3D fly tying eyes, such as Surface Seducer® Dragon Eyes™ and Fish-Skull® Living Eyes™, can be securely embedded deep inside the popper head, making for a stronger and more durable fly!
* Recess for body - A recess in the back of the head allows an articulated minnow body and tail (created using one or more articulated shanks) to be joined and embedded seamlessly.
* Light and easy to cast- The ultra-lightweight foam keeps weight to a minimum making your flies easier to cast.
Three available sizes allow for a wide range of fishing applications
• **NEW** Small: Great size for tying general-purpose poppers to target species such bass, panfish, and trout.
• Medium: Great all-round size for tying general-purpose poppers to target species such as bass or seatrout.
• Large: Caters to tying larger big-game poppers for species such as pike, musky, peacock bass, golden dorado, barracuda, and other large predatory species.
Bright, vibrant colors- Available in Off White, Yellow, and Yellow Chartreuse to cover most baitfish colors.
Specs:
Small- Length 14 mm x Width 13 mm x Height 10 mm.
Fits #8 - #4 long-shank streamer hooks, 10 mm Fish-Skull Articulated Shanks or Fish-Spines, and 4 mm eyes.
Medium- Length 20 mm x Width 19 mm x Height 14 mm.
Fits #2 - 2/0 long-shank streamer hooks, 20 mm Fish-Skull Articulated Shanks or Fish-Spines, and 6 mm eyes.
Large- Length 26 mm x Width 24 mm x Height 19 mm.
Fits 3/0 - 5/0 long-shank "predator" style hooks, 20 mm Fish-Skull Big Game Shanks, and 8.5 mm eyes.