Umpqua Richie P Poppin' Shrimp Fly

The Umpqua Richie P Poppin' Shrimp Fly is an innovative topwater shrimp pattern that combines the realism of a fleeing shrimp with the attention-grabbing action of a surface popper. Designed by legendary saltwater fly angler Richie P, this unique fly creates subtle pops, splashes, and surface disturbance that imitate a shrimp desperately trying to escape nearby predators.

Shrimp are one of the primary food sources for nearly every inshore gamefish, making this pattern an outstanding choice throughout the year. Unlike traditional subsurface shrimp flies, the Richie P Poppin' Shrimp fishes on or just below the surface, allowing anglers to trigger explosive visual strikes from fish actively feeding in shallow water.

The buoyant popping head produces an audible "pop" with every strip while pushing water and creating expanding rings that quickly grab the attention of nearby predators. Behind the head, premium materials breathe naturally with each pause, giving the fly the lifelike appearance of a shrimp kicking frantically across the surface.

The retrieve is simple and highly effective. Cast ahead of cruising fish or tight to mangroves, oyster bars, docks, grass flats, or potholes. Use short strips to create gentle pops, then allow the fly to pause. The combination of surface disturbance followed by a motionless presentation often triggers violent reaction strikes from fish that have been following the fly.

The Richie P Poppin' Shrimp excels when targeting redfish, snook, speckled seatrout, juvenile tarpon, jack crevalle, and other shallow-water predators. It is particularly productive during low-light conditions, flooded grass flats, marshes, mangrove shorelines, and calm mornings when fish are aggressively feeding near the surface.

Built with premium fly-tying materials and a durable saltwater hook, this fly is designed to withstand repeated strikes while maintaining its buoyancy and lifelike action. Whether you're sight-fishing to tailing redfish or working a shoreline for snook, the Richie P Poppin' Shrimp delivers an exciting topwater presentation that few fish can resist.

Features

• Designed by Richie P
• Premium Umpqua craftsmanship
• Innovative topwater shrimp imitation
• Buoyant popping head creates realistic surface disturbance
• Lifelike shrimp profile
• Premium fly-tying materials
• Excellent movement during the pause
• Durable saltwater construction
• Chemically sharpened saltwater hook
• Ideal for shallow-water sight fishing

Best For

• Redfish
• Snook
• Speckled Seatrout
• Juvenile Tarpon
• Jack Crevalle
• Ladyfish

Ideal Fishing Techniques

• Sight fishing
• Topwater fly fishing
• Shallow grass flats
• Mangrove shorelines
• Oyster bars
• Dock fishing
• Marsh fishing
• Flooded grass
• Short pop-and-pause retrieves
• Early morning and evening fishing

Specifications

• Fly Pattern: Richie P Poppin' Shrimp
• Designer: Richie P
• Fly Type: Topwater Shrimp Pattern
• Construction: Premium Hand-Tied Fly
• Application: Saltwater Fly Fishing
• Target Species: Redfish, Snook, Seatrout, Tarpon & Other Inshore Gamefish
• Brand: Umpqua

Why Anglers Choose the Umpqua Richie P Poppin' Shrimp Fly

The Richie P Poppin' Shrimp offers a unique presentation that blends the proven appeal of a shrimp imitation with the excitement of topwater fishing. Its popping head, realistic profile, and lifelike movement consistently draw explosive strikes from shallow-water predators. For anglers who enjoy visual eats and targeting fish in skinny water, it's a must-have pattern.

Shop Umpqua Richie P Poppin' Shrimp Flies at Premier Tackle

At Premier Tackle, we carry the Umpqua Richie P Poppin' Shrimp Fly because it delivers something every inshore fly angler loves—explosive topwater eats from fish that normally feed below the surface. Whether you're stalking redfish on the flats, casting to snook along mangroves, or searching for seatrout in shallow grass, this premium Umpqua pattern offers the quality, durability, and fish-catching performance you can trust. We Carry What Works.