Fat Frank Hopper SBS

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In the ongoing quest for anything but a Chernobyl, here's a real simple hopper. Not sure how much the Furry Foam belly helps, but it can't hurt either; infinite color permutations, change to suit your needs.


hook - Dai Riki 280 #8
thread - UTC 140 hopper yellow
binder strip - 2mm foam
body - 2mm foam 2x yellow/tan and self-stick Furry Foam golden yellow
wing - Congo Hair light gold
indicator (optional) - 2mm foam orange
legs - medium rubber cornsnake


Part 1

you can get these bodies pre-made with the Furry Foam attached (I DIM); slit belly down the center stripe

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mash barb, attach thread and cover front half of shank with thread

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tie in binder strip; finish thread at 50% mark

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brush with Super Glue and press body down

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first wrap firm (but not too firm or abdomen will detach), then add a few more

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cross thread over back to create second segment

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Part 2


tie in wing, cross thread back to first segment, pull wing back and tie down

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tie down indicator; add legs

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crossover again, tie down indicator/legs; pull foam up in front, half hitch x2 at eye, SHHAN all exposed thread

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Part 3

trim wings, legs and indicator

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dorsal

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ventral

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Regards,
Scott

Love the furry foam. Very clean tie.