Product Description
This dual purpose terrestrial is tied with both foam and buoyant elk hair. The highly visible Dropper Hopper floats high enough to support a bead head nymph and has an active, life-like silhouette.
FLY RECIPE:
HOOK: TFS 5263, size 6
THREAD: Ultra 140 Tying Thread, cream or tan
BODY: 4mm Fly Foam, cut to shape
RIB: Ultra 140 Tying Thread, match to color
LEGS: Round Rubber Hackle, tan - knotted
WING: Medallion Wing Sheeting, color of choice
OVERWING: Elk Body Hair and Krystal Flash
HEAD: Elk Body Hair, tied bullet style
VISIBILITY PIECE: McFlylon Poly Yarn, chartreuse
| Code | Size | Price |
| #522F | #8 | $2.95 |
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Dropper Hopper
This fly does its job very well. It will float a pair of nymphs and also get some takes. The green sighter on top makes it easy to see. Fished it in fast freestone water and it was perfect for a hopper-copper-dropper rig.
