Flipper – Best Fly Fishing Flies
The Flipper fly was first tied in South Africa, and is effectively a top-water fly or a popper. The Flipper imitates a wounded baitfish struggling on the surface.
The Flipper is often used as an attractor with a smaller fly fished behind it. This method works very well, especially when targeting Garrick or Kingfish. A Fritz or small Clouser Minnow can be fished behind the Flipper with this method.
Type Of Fly?
- Popper
- Floating Fly
When To Use?
- All Year
Where To Use?
- Estuaries
- Backline
- Surf
Colour Variations?
- White
- Black
- Green
This fly popper can be fished on the surface or slightly underwater, with an aggressive and erratic retrieve. The Flipper was invented in KwaZulu Natal and has worked for a variety of sea fishes as well as the occasional Bass. It can be tied in different patterns and various ways. The Flipper work similar to that of a popper and can be fished along drop offs, sand banks and structure, but if there is a feeding frenzy, cast this fly just behind all the action and start retrieving it.
