{"title":"Fly Heads","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"surface-seducer®-howitzer™-baitfish-popper-heads","title":"Surface Seducer® Howitzer™ baitfish popper heads","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTie articulated baitfish poppers\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto offer predatory fish a vulnerable, easy meal.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNEW small size and yellow Howitzer baitfish popper heads offer an exciting widened range of fly tying possibilities and fishing situations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan\u003eHowitzer\u003c\/span\u003e is a next-\u003cspan\u003egeneration soft\u003c\/span\u003e foam popper \u003cspan\u003ehead \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat provides new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoptions for tying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e articulated baitfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e poppers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Howitzer imitates the head of a small minnow (or baitfish) that is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esplashing a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003end sipping at the surface of the water. It's designed with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecess at the back of the head so that an articulated body and tail of a minnow can be embedded seamlessly in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the back of the head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a result, the body of the minnow hangs down in the water (roughly at a 45-degree angle) and moves enticingly in a position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecan be seen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby predatory fish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom a long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e distance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoffers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e them \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean irresistible profile and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeasy opportunity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a meal!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombine the Howitzer with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/surface-seducer-dragon-eyes\"\u003eSurface Seducer® Dragon Eyes™\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/surface-seducer-popper-hooks\"\u003eSurface Seducer\u003cspan\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e Popper Hooks\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/collections\/fly-tying-shanks\"\u003eFish-Skull® Articulated Shank family\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to tie a variety of articulated foam flies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended hook: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/konafishingproducts.com\/collections\/fly-fishing-streamer-hooks\/products\/big-popper-hook\"\u003eKona Big Popper Hook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuantity per pack: Small (8); Medium (8); Large (6).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more? Read \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/blogs\/blog\/inside-look-designing-the-surface-seducer-howitzer\"\u003eInside Look: Designing the Surface Seducer Howitzer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eVideo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ALI_irC4iZQ?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless connection for fly bodies\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA 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.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, strong popper skin \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eClear coat it, paint it, or keep it simple and fish it as is.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep cup \u0026amp; extended top lip\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEffortlessly trigger loud and aggressive pops... And strikes! Boom!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecessed eye sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3D fly tying eyes, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/surface-seducer-dragon-eyes\"\u003eSurface Seducer® Dragon Eyes™\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/fish-skull-living-eyes\"\u003eFish-Skull® Living Eyes™\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, can be securely embedded deep inside the popper head, making for a stronger and more durable fly!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecess for body\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight and easy to cast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ultra-lightweight foam keeps weight to a minimum making your flies easier to cast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo available sizes allow for a wide range of fishing applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedium:\u003c\/em\u003e Great all-round size for tying general-purpose poppers to target species such as\u003cspan\u003e bass or seatrout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eLarge:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaters to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etying \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarger big-game \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoppers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor species such as p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eike, musky, peacock bass, golden dorado, barracuda,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other large predatory species.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright, vibrant colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in \u003c\/span\u003eWhite\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003eYellow Chartreuse\u003cspan\u003e to cover \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e baitfish colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength 14 mm x Width 13 mm x Height 10 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFits #8 - #4 long-shank streamer hooks, 10 mm Fish-Skull \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/fish-skull-articulated-shank\"\u003eArticulated Shanks\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/fish-skull-articulated-fish-spine\"\u003eFish-Spines\u003c\/a\u003e, and 4 mm eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength 20 mm x Width 19 mm x Height 14 mm.\u003cbr\u003eFits #2 - 2\/0 long-shank streamer hooks, 20 mm Fish-Skull \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/fish-skull-articulated-shank\"\u003eArticulated Shanks\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/fish-skull-articulated-fish-spine\"\u003eFish-Spines\u003c\/a\u003e, and 6 mm eyes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLength 26 mm x Width 24 mm x Height 19 mm.\u003cbr\u003eFits 3\/0 - 5\/0 long-shank \"predator\" style hooks, 20 mm Fish-Skull \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/fish-skull-chockletts-articulated-big-game-shank\"\u003eBig Game Shanks\u003c\/a\u003e, and 8.5 mm eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHowitzer configuration options\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4843\/files\/Howitzer_product_page_diagram_2_grande.jpg?v=1497905326\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA variety of articulated baitfish poppers can be tied using different combinations of the Howitzer head + hook + shanks. The weight of the metal shanks causes the body \u0026amp; tail to hang downward in the water (between strips) and positions the mouth of the popper in the best angle to pop effectively.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere are 3 basic configurations to consider:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cem\u003eSingle hook in the front:\u003c\/em\u003e The hook is mounted in the Howitzer Head and an articulated body and tail (created by daisy-chaining one or more articulated shanks together) is connected off the hook. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExample: Hook + shank + shank +shank.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cem\u003eSingle hook in the back:\u003c\/em\u003e An articulated shank is mounted in the Howitzer Head and an articulated body (created by daisy-chaining one or more articulated shanks) and a tail with the hook is attached to it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExamples: shank + hook \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e a shank + shank + hook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cem\u003eTwo hooks (back and front):\u003c\/em\u003e The primary, bigger hook is mounted in the Howitzer Head and connected to it is an articulated body (created by daisy-chaining one or more articulated shanks) and a tail with a small stinger hook. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExample: Hook + shank + stinger hook \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e Hook + shank + shank + shank + stinger hook.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMounting the Howitzer on a hook or Articulated Shank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4843\/files\/Howitzer-how-to---tying-step-1_grande.jpg?v=1498673378\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTie your fly body completely, leaving some room near the hook eye to slide on the Howitzer popper head.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep 2\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4843\/files\/Howitzer-how-to---step-2_grande.jpg?v=1498673438\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelect a bodkin or heated needle of roughly the same diameter as the hook or shank.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4843\/files\/Howitzer-how-to---step-3_grande.jpg?v=1498673455\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInsert your bodkin from the tail socket and slowly push it through the foam body until it comes out the cup. Make sure it comes out in the correct position, which is slightly above and just past the bottom lip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4843\/files\/Howitzer-how-to---step-4_grande.jpg?v=1498673475\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePut a liberal amount of clear-drying Super Glue Gel on the hook shank. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4843\/files\/Howitzer-how-to---step-5_grande.jpg?v=1498673522\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlowly but firmly mount the foam fly body onto the hook. Position as desired and leave for a minute or two to dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainting \u0026amp; decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe smooth, strong, and shiny outer \"popper skin\" on the Howitzer gives you several options for decorating your popper. There are various methods and techniques to customize your poppers and a wide range of materials available, such as paints, air-brush kits, clear coats, and markers. You can make anything you want, from a quick, basic popper to much more complex works of art. It’s up to you! \u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThere are different approaches you can take based on your needs in terms of time and the degree of difficulty:\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003eBasic:\u003c\/em\u003e If you wish to keep it quick and simple and go fishing, tie your popper without clear coating or painting the body. The Howitzer’s smooth outer skin and vibrant colors give your popper a bright, finished look.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eClear coat:\u003c\/em\u003e Cover the Howitzer body in a clear coat to increase the durability of your popper and make the bright, vibrant colors really pop! Various clear coats could be used with the most popular typically being Epoxy (30-minute) water-based urethane adhesives such as Liquid Fusion, Sally Hansen’s Hard-As-Nails, or the newer UV light-curing resins such as Loon Outdoors UV Clear Fly Finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eDecorate and clear coat:\u003c\/em\u003e Add spots, stripes, scales or shades of color to the unpainted popper body with a permanent marker or paintbrush, or create more complex painted patterns with an airbrush system. Then add a clear coat to protect your artwork during fishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaint, decorate, and clear coat:\u003c\/em\u003e This is the most time-consuming approach, but the reward for your efforts is a beautiful and durable fly. Mount the Howitzer on the hook, then paint it with a primer followed by several layers of paint to create a great canvas on which to decorate your body and finally finish it off with a nice clear coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What kind of foam is the Howitzer made of, and is it hard or soft foam?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Howitzer is made of an extremely durable soft foam (EVA Closed-Cell Foam).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What types and sizes of fly tying eyes are compatible with the Howitzer?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e We have designed the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/surface-seducer-dragon-eyes\"\u003eSurface Seducer® Dragon Eyes™\u003c\/a\u003e to fit the Howitzer, but virtually any type of 3D Eyes on the market, including \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/fish-skull-living-eyes\"\u003eFish-Skull® Living Eyes™\u003c\/a\u003e, can be used to create great looking flies! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Howitzer's eye size compatibility is as follows:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cem\u003eMedium Howitzer:\u003c\/em\u003e 6 mm eyes.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cem\u003eLarge Howitzer:\u003c\/em\u003e 8.5 mm eyes \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Which hooks fit the Howitzer?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched as follows:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eMedium Howitzer: \u003c\/em\u003e#2 - 2\/0 long-shank streamer hooks (we recommend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/konafishingproducts.com\/collections\/fly-fishing-streamer-hooks\/products\/big-popper-hook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKona Big Popper Hook\u003c\/a\u003e). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eLarge Howitzer: \u003c\/em\u003e3\/0 - 5\/0 long-shank \"predator\" style hooks (we recommend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/konafishingproducts.com\/collections\/fly-fishing-streamer-hooks\/products\/big-popper-hook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKona Big Popper Hook\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Flymen Fishing Company","offers":[{"title":"NEW Small (fits #8 - #4 hooks – 10 mm shanks – 4 mm eyes) \/ Yellow","offer_id":47005174431916,"sku":"SS-HP-CS","price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NEW Small (fits #8 - #4 hooks – 10 mm shanks – 4 mm eyes) \/ White","offer_id":47005174464684,"sku":"SS-HP-WS","price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NEW Small (fits #8 - #4 hooks – 10 mm shanks – 4 mm eyes) \/ Yellow Chartreuse","offer_id":47005174497452,"sku":"SS-HP-YS","price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (fits #2 - 2\/0 hooks – 20 mm shanks – and 6 mm eyes) \/ Yellow","offer_id":47005174530220,"sku":"SS-HP-CM","price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (fits #2 - 2\/0 hooks – 20 mm shanks – and 6 mm eyes) \/ White","offer_id":47005174562988,"sku":"SS-HP-WM","price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (fits #2 - 2\/0 hooks – 20 mm shanks – and 6 mm eyes) \/ Yellow Chartreuse","offer_id":47005174595756,"sku":"SS-HP-YM","price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (fits 3\/0 - 5\/0 hooks – 28 mm shanks – and 8.5 mm eyes) \/ Yellow","offer_id":47005174628524,"sku":"SS-HP-CL","price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (fits 3\/0 - 5\/0 hooks – 28 mm shanks – and 8.5 mm eyes) \/ White","offer_id":47005174661292,"sku":"SS-HP-WL","price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (fits 3\/0 - 5\/0 hooks – 28 mm shanks – and 8.5 mm eyes) \/ Yellow Chartreuse","offer_id":47005174694060,"sku":"SS-HP-YL","price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2407\/4283\/files\/SurfaceSeducer_Howitzer_baitfishpopperheads_2.png?v=1787350707"},{"product_id":"fish-skull®-fish-mask™","title":"Fish-Skull® Fish-Mask™","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTie weightless streamers that suspend in the water column.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest of Show \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e– \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFly Tying Materials: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e2013 International Fly Tackle Dealer Show\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest Tying Material: 2014 Outdoor Canada New Fly Fishing Gear Awards\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fish-Mask is a weightless, clear version of the \u003ca title=\"Fish-Skull Baitfish Head fly tying materials\" href=\"http:\/\/flymen-fishing-company.myshopify.com\/products\/fish-skull-baitfish-head\"\u003eBaitfish Head\u003c\/a\u003e that provides a clean, simple, and effective alternative to creating heads with epoxies. A realistic baitfish profile and the ability to take on the color of body materials make it a versatile platform for tying a wide variety of weightless streamer patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8 sizes in the Fish-Mask range are designed to exactly fit the 8 sizes of \u003ca title=\"Fish-Skull Living Eyes\" href=\"http:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/fish-skull-living-eyes\"\u003eLiving Eyes\u003c\/a\u003e (a #4 Fish-Mask uses 4 mm Living Eyes, a #5 Fish-Mask uses 5 mm Living Eyes, etc.). For a meaner look, you can use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/surface-seducer-dragon-eyes\"\u003eSurface Seducer Dragon Eyes\u003c\/a\u003e as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuantity per pack: #3 (12); #4, #5 (10); #6, #7, #8.5 (8); #10 (5)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eVideo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9ea3yRhtu9A?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDesigned to mimic the head, eyes, and gill plates of a baitfish, and to push more water than traditional flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront-fitting design\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eQuick and easy to use. Simply tie in all materials first, then fit the Fish-Mask from the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecessed eye sockets \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDesigned to securely position, hold, and protect the eyes. The sizes directly correspond with \u003ca title=\"Fish-Skull Living Eyes\" href=\"http:\/\/flymen-fishing-company.myshopify.com\/products\/fish-skull-living-eyes\"\u003eFish-Skull Living Eyes\u003c\/a\u003e, which act as an important trigger for predatory game fish. (Fish Mask #3 fits Living Eyes 3 mm., etc.).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd articulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with our entire articulated shank family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the Flymen Big Game Fly Solution\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCombine with the 65mm or 80mm \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/fish-skull-next-generation-shank\"\u003eNext Generation Shanks\u003c\/a\u003e (NGS), \u003ca title=\"Fish-Skull Chocklett's Body Tubing\" href=\"http:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/fish-skull-chockletts-body-tubing\"\u003eBody Tubing\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e  and\u003c\/span\u003e 10 mm or 15 mm \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/flymen-fishing-company.myshopify.com\/products\/fish-skull-living-eyes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLiving Eyes\u003c\/a\u003e for ultimate big game flies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4843\/files\/Fish-Mask_range-text-1024x606.jpg?3136875492545963482\" title=\"Fish Mask Chart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFish-Mask Size Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#3\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFits hook sizes #10, #8, #6, \u0026amp; \u003ca title=\"Fish-Skull Articulated Shank\" href=\"http:\/\/flymen-fishing-company.myshopify.com\/products\/fish-skull-articulated-shank\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFish-Skull Articulated Shank\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#4\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFits hook sizes #8, #6, #4, \u0026amp; \u003ca title=\"Fish-Skull Articulated Shank\" href=\"http:\/\/flymen-fishing-company.myshopify.com\/products\/fish-skull-articulated-shank\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFish-Skull Articulated Shank\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFits hook sizes #6, #4, #2, \u0026amp; \u003ca title=\"Fish-Skull Articulated Shank\" href=\"http:\/\/flymen-fishing-company.myshopify.com\/products\/fish-skull-articulated-shank\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFish-Skull Articulated Shank\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#6\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFits hook sizes #2, #1, 1\/0, \u0026amp; \u003ca title=\"Fish-Skull Articulated Shank\" href=\"http:\/\/flymen-fishing-company.myshopify.com\/products\/fish-skull-articulated-shank\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFish-Skull Articulated Shank\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#7\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFits hook sizes #1, 1\/0, 2\/0, \u0026amp; \u003ca title=\"Fish-Skull Articulated Shank\" href=\"http:\/\/flymen-fishing-company.myshopify.com\/products\/fish-skull-articulated-shank\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFish-Skull Articulated Shank\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#8.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFits hook sizes 1\/0, 2\/0, 3\/0, \u0026amp; \u003ca title=\"Fish-Skull Articulated Shank\" href=\"http:\/\/flymen-fishing-company.myshopify.com\/products\/fish-skull-articulated-shank\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFish-Skull Articulated Shank\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#10\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFits hook sizes 4\/0, 5\/0, 6\/0, \u0026amp; \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/fish-skull-next-generation-shank\"\u003eNext Generation Shanks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (NGS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4843\/files\/Fish-Mask-Matrix-1024x215.jpg?3136875492545963482\" title=\"Fish Mask Chart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFish Mask Specifications \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter tying in all your materials, complete the fly by simply fitting the Fish-Mask from the front and finish off by tying a small thread dam between the skull and the hook eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. \u003c\/strong\u003eTie the entire fly onto the hook (or articulated shank) leaving a small gap behind the eye of the hook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a large thread head and tie off your materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add super glue to the thread wraps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fit the Fish-Mask from the front of the fly and position it in place against the materials as desired. Note: If you use UV, your UV light will shine right through the Fish-Mask and cure the goo within 8 to 10 seconds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie a small thread-dam in front of the head, tie off, and cement. The thread head locks the Fish-Mask firmly in place, making it impossible to come loose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/flymen-fishing-company.myshopify.com\/pages\/fly-tying-fishing-tutorials\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStep-by-step instructions on how to tie flies with the Fish-Mask such as the Masked Bugger and Masked Minnow.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does the Fish-Mask sink or float?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The density of the material is slightly thicker than water, which means it will sink very slowly. This is perfect for creating weightless streamers that will suspend in the water column.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can the Fish-Mask be colored?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Fish-Masks can be colored using Copic marker pens.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can the Fish-Mask be combined with a Fish-Skull Articulated Shank?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eYes, the front-slot of the Fish-Mask is designed to fit our entire range of Fish-Skull articulated shanks: the Articulated Shank, Chocklett's Articulated Big Game Shank, the Articulated Fish-Spine, and Senyo's Articulated Shank for Steelhead \u0026amp; Salmon Flies.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhat eyes can be used with the Fish-Mask?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eEach size of Fish-Mask is designed to correspond to the range of Living Eyes. However, almost any type of 3D or stick-on fish eyes may also be used. This flexibility enables fly tiers to use whatever color or style of fish eyes best suited for the fly pattern they are tying and opens up endless possibilities for creativity. Please note that the Living Eyes are sold separately. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhat is the best way to secure the eyes in place?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e We highly recommend using UV to seal the eyes in place. This completely covers and then seals the eyes in place deep inside the eye sockets to produce a realistic finish. The eyes will never come off! Simply place the Living Eyes in the eye socket, cover them completely with some Clear Cure Goo Hydro, and then hit it with the light for 8 – 10 seconds to cure. You will love the result. Another method is to use clear drying super glue in the base of the eye sockets and then stick the Living Eyes in place. Done correctly, this is a very quick and effective technique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhat is the Flymen Big Game Fly Solution?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eA predator size Fish-Mask (#10) + Living Eyes (10mm) + \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/fish-skull-next-generation-shank\"\u003eNext Generation Shanks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (NGS)\u003c\/span\u003e = the key platform upon which large, big game flies can be built.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Flymen Fishing Company","offers":[{"title":"#3","offer_id":47005175709868,"sku":"FS-FM-03","price":7.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#4","offer_id":47005175742636,"sku":"FS-FM-04","price":7.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5","offer_id":47005175775404,"sku":"FS-FM-05","price":7.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#6","offer_id":47005175808172,"sku":"FS-FM-06","price":7.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#7","offer_id":47005175840940,"sku":"FS-FM-07","price":7.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#8.5","offer_id":47005175873708,"sku":"FS-FM-85","price":7.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#10","offer_id":47005175906476,"sku":"FS-FM-10","price":7.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2407\/4283\/files\/Fish-Skull_Fish-Mask.png?v=1787350708"},{"product_id":"ready-to-tie-popper-bodies","title":"READY-TO-TIE popper bodies","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePre-decorated popper heads that are professionally coated and ready to tie!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNOW 20% off and includes Kona hooks!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Double Barrel is an innovative, modern, soft-foam popper body that makes it easy to tie the most popular popper, slider, and diver flies being used today to target various species from panfish to sailfish!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the new READY-TO-TIE poppers heads we have all done the finishing work for you making it easier and quicker than ever to tie top-shelf, gorgeous-looking popper heads. Simply tie on a tail with materials of your choice to the included Kona BGC hooks, then mount the head in place and you are ready to fish! Quick and easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Size Options: \u003c\/strong\u003eLarge size heads with 2\/0 hooks or X-Large size heads with 5\/0 hooks \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Drilled Holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready for the head to be mounted on the hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airbrushed pattern with a clear protective coat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/surface-seducer-dragon-eyes\"\u003eSurface Seducer® Dragon Eyes™\u003c\/a\u003e added to the eye sockets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHooks: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/big-game-carnivore\"\u003eKona (Big Game Carnivore)\u003c\/a\u003e hooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 heads and 3 hooks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Flymen Fishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Large (fits 2\/0 - 4\/0 hooks, 28 mm shanks, and 6 mm eyes) \/ White (with Grey back)","offer_id":47005184884908,"sku":"SS-DB-WL-RT","price":5.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra-large (fits 4\/0 - 6\/0 hooks, 40 mm shanks, and 8.5 mm eyes) \/ White (with Grey back)","offer_id":47005184917676,"sku":"SS-DB-WXL-RT","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2407\/4283\/files\/SurfaceSeducer_READY-TO-TIEpopperbodies.png?v=1787350768"},{"product_id":"bandito-sculpin-head","title":"Bandito Sculpin Head","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA functional weighted head for tying bottom-hugging streamers.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Bandito Sculpin Head is an evolution of the original Sculpin Helmet. 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Add the included \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/products\/fish-skull-living-eyes?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\"\u003eLiving Eyes\u003c\/a\u003e and you are done!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in two sizes and two colors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flymen Fishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Mini \/ Olive","offer_id":47005186326700,"sku":"FS-BSH-OM","price":8.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini \/ Brown","offer_id":47005186359468,"sku":"FS-BSH-BM","price":8.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Olive","offer_id":47005186392236,"sku":"FS-BSH-OS","price":8.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Brown","offer_id":47005186425004,"sku":"FS-BSH-BS","price":8.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2407\/4283\/files\/Fish-Skull_BanditoSculpinHeadBrown.png?v=1787350769"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.icestrongoutdoors.com\/collections\/fly-heads.oembed","provider":"Ice Strong Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}