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Old Fart Swap 2008/2009

Hosted by: Jimmy D. Moore from Texas

Arkansas Hopper

Everett Hall, USA

Pattern:

Hook: Sz. 6, 8, 10 Mustad 3366, or any hook of choice
Body: 2mm foam cut width of hook gap at least 3 inches long
Wing: Deer Hair
Hackle: Your Choice
Legs: Rubber Legs

How to tie the Hopper
  1. Wrap hook shank with thread
  2. Lay foam on top of hook and wrap thread forward & back again
  3. Tie in hackle and wrap thread forward again.
  4. Palmer hackle foreard and tie off.
  5. Tie in deer hair wing.
  6. Tie legs on each side
  7. Fold foam over the deer hair and tie off. this makes the head.