F.E.B. Hopper
For whatever reason, the outside of the casement windows in my workout room in the basement are much favored by the hoppers that dwell in this neighborhood. While working out today, I noticed hoppers for the first time this year. They may not be the first hoppers in the immediate area, since I have been away from home for the best of ten days, but they are the first I have seen, and a reminder to start thinking hoppers.
Went back to the tying desk with JC's Salmonfly and LF's Golden Stone in mind. A few simple adjustments and I had a furled extended body hopper.
I fished a somewhat similar experimental f.e.b. hopper last summer one time and got a lot of looks ( aka refusals ) by the fishies. I think this fly is much improved over that one in several regards, starting with the overall silhouette, the legs, and the blended colors. Hopefully when a fishy sees it from the fish's point of view, he'll think food instead of fake.
John
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