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

CA Warning:  WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product