For smallmouth, fish surface poppers during the dragonfly hatch in late June through July, when bass strike explosively
For smallmouth, fish surface poppers during the dragonfly hatch in late June through July, when bass strike explosively
Filters
- Topic: Nymphing, euro nymphing and streamers
- Original category: Streamer and Predator
- Species: Bass (smallmouth)
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: For smallmouth, fish surface poppers during the dragonfly hatch in late June through July, when bass strike explosively on the surface
How to do it: Fish surface poppers for smallmouth during the late June through July dragonfly hatch
Mistake it fixes: Missing the dragonfly hatch window for smallmouth poppers
Why it works: Dragonfly hatches trigger explosive surface feeding in smallmouth. Poppers during that window match that feeding.
When it matters most: Smallmouth, surface fishing