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popper hopper

 
tied by nymph-nick
Fly Type: Terrestrials & Midges,
Target Species: Freshwater Bass, Trout,
Recommended Region: Southwest US,
Imitation: Hoppers/Crickets,
Material List:
2mm foam,6mm foam, pheasant tail fibers,thread bigfly, #8 streamer hook, natural deer hair,brown hackle,eyes from small cone heads.
Tying Instructions: wrap hook in thread, roll the 6mm foam between your fingers to create head,tie in body.trim back end slight curve down.tie in legs just behind the back of fly.advance thread to just behind the head.glue 2mm foam over the top starting from the back and ending just behind the head.tie in deer hair wing,then tie and wrap hackle.whip finish trim top of hanckle flat and place on eyes ( optinal )
Presentation Tips: float, rip