TheMuddler Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Tried tying the absolute hopper,I thought it was pretty easy to tie. what ya think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeremie Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 that looks like it could be a killer stonefly pattern! Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhurt Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMuddler Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 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 .................................. http://hopperjuan.blogspot.com/2009/05/hopper-juan-tying-steps.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherwoman Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 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~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopdrop Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherwoman Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Hi Wolfie, Thanks...... for your info. great help~ Thanks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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