Frogs....
Haven't seen many pics of Frogs but from what I've seen of live Frogs, they hold legs down in open water with only the eyes showing above. Body/legs are hanging down when at rest. When startled, they dive and push off at a steep angle. To imitate this, a floater/diver (Umpqua Swimming Frog ) pattern would be my choice. I know you mention that you're tying poppers but I'm suggesting that a better imitation would be a deer hair diver.
It seems to me that in tying patterns imitating Frogs, proportions are very important. In most Frogs, their legs are longer than the body. IMHO, the legs on many patterns are too short. Materials for legs are numerous (rubber legs, Deer hair, silicone legs, saddle hackle, etc.). I prefer saddle hackle.
Not necessary but any pattern imitating Frogs probably should be lightly weighted towards the rear of the body so that it sits tail down in the water. The same could be done with a popper, too. Might contribute to the "walking the dog" action on retrieve....
Colors can be very basic (olive/white/yellow). However, nearly every color combo I've seen works at some time or another.
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