Streamer - Popping Tantalizer

Gapen Popping Tantalizer Surface Fly

The Gapen Popping Tantalizer is the surface version of Gapen's Tantalizer flies, made for large game fish such as northern pike, muskie and lake trout, plus most saltwater species. It is about 9 inches long on a #3/0 hook.

With northern pike, the fly's body materials tend to stick to the fish's many teeth. Work it with a slow, twitching movement.

At a Glance

• Length – About 9 inches
• Size – #3/0
• Colors – Black/red, blue/white, chartreuse/white, orange/black, orange/yellow, red/white and yellow/black
• Species – Northern pike, muskie, lake trout and most saltwater species
• Recommended tackle – 9 or 10 weight fly rod with a 10 weight-forward floating line

Fishing Tips

• Use a slow twitch and pause retrieve rather than fast strips.
• Fish it over weed beds, along weed edges and in shallow bays.
• Use a bite tippet for pike and muskie.