Barr's Dropper Hopper - #8

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

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