Fly Tying January 8, 2009
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Session Leader: Greg Herring
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| Al's Foam Hopper |
| hook |
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Mustad 9671, 9672 or any other standard 1x or 2x long hook, Size 10 (or maybe 8) |
| thread |
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6/0 standard, colour to match under-body |
| body |
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Tan closed cell foam (other colours: yellow, brown or olive) |
| underbody |
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Yellow, cream, or light olive yarn or dubbing; Ultra-chenille or pre-formed commercial dubbing ropes may also be suitable |
| head |
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Brown, dark olive or similar dark dubbing |
| wing |
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Elk hair tied the same as in an Elk Hair Caddis or Stimulator wing |
| overwing |
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Pheasant "church window" feather or brown mottled hen feather |
| legs |
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Red rubber leg material |
| rib |
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Copper or gold wire, or Green or Brown UNI Stretch |
In case we have enough time to tie another fly, please also bring some olive or pearl Flashabou, some orange/yellow dubbing and some brown game cock hackle (if you have them).
Note: Greg has generously offered to bring enough closed-cell foam for all participants in the session.
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| Greg's Grasshopper |
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