The Popper Deer Hair Mouse Rat, tied with a weed guard, is a surface fly designed to imitate a swimming mouse or rat, making it highly attractive to large, predatory fish. Constructed from buoyant deer hair, this fly mimics the realistic movement of a small rodent skimming across the water's surface. The added weed guard allows for fishing in dense cover, ensuring the fly can be cast into areas where predatory fish are likely to be lurking without getting snagged. This fly is particularly effective for targeting surface-feeding species like Murray cod, Australian bass, barramundi, saratoga, sooty grunter, and jungle perch. Its loud splash and lifelike action make it a top choice for anglers seeking exciting surface strikes in still waters and slow-moving rivers.