Foam Hopper
Fly Name | |
Hook | 10-4 |
Thread | black |
Wings | 2 grizzly hackles |
Tails | none |
Body | pre-formed foam body |
Hackle | elastic legs |


Wrap thread onto the hook shank from about 1mm behind the eye to the start of the hook bend.

Attach foam body with 2 loose wraps. Reposition body in exact desired location. Secure with 5 tight wraps

Advance thread up to next tie in point on the body. Again secure with 2 loose wraps followed up with 5 tight wraps. Hold the body in place while lashing it down.

Attach 2 hackles in an upright position with 2 loose wraps. Hold in place while you secure them with 5 tight wraps. Trim excess.

Tie in elastic legs in the same manner. That is attach first with 2 loose wraps and while holding them in place secure them with 5 tight wraps.

Whip finish head with 4 to 8 turns. Pull tag end firmly and cut off excess thread. Place a drop of head cement on knot and allow it to penetrate the thread base.

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