Absolute Hoppper!!

[TheMuddler]

Tried tying the absolute hopper,I thought it was pretty easy to tie. what ya think?

[Guest Jeremie]

that looks like it could be a killer stonefly pattern! Nice work

[Wolfie]

hey that's neat , I'm a big fan of foam bugs...does the top piece of foam [representing the upper wing], lift up when u take ur finger off of it ..or..have u tied it down so not to lift?.............Wolfie

[bhurt]

That looks like a pattern that could be very effective, cause its early and I am at work, what size is it, my brain just isn't working right now.

[TheMuddler]

Thanks, I hope it can produce. The wing is actually glued down, I was thinking about adding some elk hair instead of just a foam wing maybe ill do that on the next one. It's tied on a size 8.

[Wolfie]

Thanks, I hope it can produce. The wing is actually glued down, I was thinking about adding some elk hair instead of just a foam wing maybe ill do that on the next one. It's tied on a size 8.

 

if you add the hair...use the foam to hold the hair from popping up all over the place...that works great...look here it will help..Wolfie

 

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http://hopperjuan.blogspot.com/2009/05/hopper-juan-tying-steps.html

 

[Fisherwoman]

Wolfie, Thanks for that link. Where would I get a hopper body cutter? I think I can managae making this hopper. This one is cute~

 

 

[hopdrop]

The wing is actually glued down, I was thinking about adding some elk hair instead of just a foam wing

 

I suggest the beefer rubber legs. I find that if you use the finer legs for more action, they get hung up in the elk hair.

[Wolfie]

Wolfie, Thanks for that link. Where would I get a hopper body cutter? I think I can managae making this hopper. This one is cute~

 

Well..M'Lady..first off you can get away of Not using a 'body cutter', by just using 1/4" strip of colour foam of ur choice, then after u are finished creating, you can trim the back/front with a scissor, as to shape the ends.

 

..but..if you do want a variety of body cutters, salt water and fresh, then my suggestion is 'FishTales', that is where I found the most variety of them.............................Wolfie

[Fisherwoman]

Hi Wolfie, Thanks...... for your info. great help~ Thanks....