Gundriver64 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2020 Hi Guys, Planning a little road trip from Utah to Idaho to fish some rivers and streams in or near the Frank Church area. Was going to tie a bunch of hoppers/x-caddis/Wulff patterns. What else should I tie? (Surface or sub-surface) Speaking of hoppers: is there any material for the wings and legs that is less brittle, but at the same time doesn't lend to sinking the fly? I have been using Hard as Nails on my Dave's hoppers. I feel like it makes the wing case too brittle. Thanks for the tips/pointers! Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaydub 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2020 For treating the feather wings, try thinned Dave's Flexament. Cascade Crest Feather-Tuff, which comes in a pump bottle, also works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2020 I tie foam body hoppers with rubber legs, for faster waters like those. The Charlie Boy Hopper is close to what I use. I use elk or deer hair for the wings, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gundriver64 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2020 Thanks Guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
