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Parachute Hopper |
HOOK:
THREAD:
BODY:
RIB:
WING:
POST:
HACKLE:
LEGS:
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Tiemco 200R #6-12
Tan 6/0
Tan/Brown Antron Dubbing
Olive or Brown Floss
Treated Turkey Feather
Calf Tail
Grizzly
Pre-formed Hopper Legs or Knotted Pheasant Tail Fibers
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Trout love grasshoppers. Tied in many different styles, colors, and sizes- hoppers provide a lot of protein to hungry summer fish.
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Step By Step:
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This first step is optional. Many trout anglers prefer to use what's called the "hopper/dropper" technique. This technique utilizes a dropper fly (nymph, wet fly, or tiny dry flies) that is attached to a bigger fly, normally a larger hopper pattern. Instead of having to run some tippet through the hook eye or attaching it to the bend, you can secure a loop of heavy mono (20lb Maxima used here) to later be used for attaching the dropper. Put some glue on the wraps over the mono for added strength.
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Tie in the rib material and dub the body as shown.
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Wrap rib forward and tie in legs. (look for a future article on making your own hopper legs)
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Treat a mottled turkey feather with Flexament or other clear coating to add strength. Cut the feather so it has a rounded end to it.
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Tie in the wing as shown.
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Form the calf tail post and cover any bare spots with dubbing. For detailed help on forming and hackling the post, see our article "Tying Parachute Posts".
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Tie in hackle feathers and wrap parachute style. Whip finish and cement head.
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Top view.
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| Tied by: Chris Hatcher |
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