harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 A new addition to the fly pattern database has been submitted by harleyhunter: Club Sandwich Hopper (click link for more info) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 Hey Everyone, This is my first try at a Club Sandwich Hopper and all critisicm is wanted! I think I should have make the body segments more defined by pulling the thread harder but anything else please add. Best Wishes, Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 Good looking fly Sam! The hopper will definitely actch fish as is, but as far as how you would 'normally' see it I do agree with you that the segments would be more pronounced. I also tie them with the front legs a shade longer. Do you cut your pieces out or do you have a punch set? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 Thanks for the compliments and the advice! I use a tapered Chernobyl Body puncher kit from www.riverroadcreations.com I bought them at the Somerset show and they are great! The foam I picked up at a craft store called AC Moore for $.33 a sheet (2mm 9" x 12") Cheers, Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hot Tuna 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 Nice fly Sam...didn't waste anytime with that craft store foam. Your package is on the way. John M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 Thanks John!!! Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 Their punches are great. I do not own any sets but have seen them in action many times. I want to get some of their stonefly and mayfly wing punches at some point in time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lanvaettir 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 Looks really nice! Does it float level? If so ... you've got a winner! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 Thanks for the kind word... you guys got me blushing.LOL I just finished a water test and you had to see this thing. Not only does it float level but even if I dropped it on its side it leveled it self out. And the water footprints were on the money. I can't wait to fill my terrestrial box with these babies in various colors. Any opinion what will be the top 2 - 3 color combos? Cheers, Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb82 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 I know it is a coldwater fly but man can I see a big bluegill coming up from the bottom and creaming that fly. I think I will have to tie a few of those. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 Thanks buddy! I also heard if you tie it in the larger sizes you will get some largemouth bass really tempted! Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lanvaettir 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 I'd tie that beauty in tan, olive and black! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 Thanks for the advice! Will do. -Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lanvaettir 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 Sam, Do you glue the layers together or are they just tied? The reason I ask is that I fished foam cicadas on the Green River and the teeth on the big browns tore up the thread and destroyed the fly after a couple fish. After an evening with the zap-a-gap I made my flies more tooth resistant and they lasted for 10+ fish each. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 Thanks again buddy! Mine are just tied together with thread... not anymore for the future! Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
