There are so many hopper patterns, some better tied and more successful than others. The used materials are also very varied. I think that foam ( polycelon ) is the best material for tying terrestrials. It has a high buoyancy and it is easy to work with. An extended foam body is looking very natural and it was my choice in this case. The deer hair wing is covered by a thicker plastic wing ( polyethylen ) cut from a plastic bag. It keeps the hair compact and gives it also a natural look. Also a very important element are the rubber legs that let the fly look alive on the water surface. There will be soon a step-by-step tying tutorial on my blog. Have fun and a good start into this new year.
Abdomen: extended polycelon body
Thorax: antron
Head: polycelon, same color like the abdomen
Legs: rubber legs
Wing: deer hair, crystal flash, plastic wing
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