Mini-Squirrel Popper

Mini-Squirrel Popper

I began tying the Mini-Squirrel Popper as a small version of my Mule Deer diver. Eventually swapping squirrel tail for the bucktail to get the contrasting barring, and clipping the legs shorter. The result, over the past few seasons is what you see here. An easy to tie, durable and very effective panfish popper. The original in natural deer and the olive tied for the video, are my two most effective versions of the pattern. 

MSP Recipe

Hook:  #6 Gamakatsu Stinnger

Thread:  6/0 Black Unithread

Tail:  Grey Squirrel Tail

Legs: Round Silicone

Hackle:  Black Rear Collar

Body:  Deer Body Hair