It sounds like you’re describing a Lot 8 Mixed Foamy Bugs Flies set, which likely includes fly fishing foam poppers designed to imitate bees, striped patterns (black and yellow), and other insect-like patterns. These are typically used for topwater fishing, especially for species like bass, panfish, and trout.
Key Features of Foam Popper Flies:
1. Material – Made of buoyant closed-cell foam, ensuring they float well and create a “popping” action when retrieved.
2. Design – Often mimic bees, beetles, grasshoppers, or other terrestrial insects with bright, contrasting colors (e.g., black/yellow stripes).
3. Usage – Great for warmwater species (bass, bluegill, crappie) and sometimes trout in slower-moving waters.
4. Action – The cupped or concave face creates a splashing sound, attracting fish.
Why Use Foam Poppers?
– Highly visible on the water.
– Durable compared to traditional hair or feather flies.
– Easy to fish – Just cast, let it sit, then twitch or pop it to entice strikes.
Possible Variations in the Lot:
– Bee patterns (black & yellow stripes)
– Cricket or hopper imitations (green, brown, or black)
– Generic poppers (bright colors like white, red, or chartreuse)
Would you like recommendations on how to fish these flies effectively? Or are you looking for a specific type of foam fly?