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    Default Parachute Hopper SBS




    hook - Dai Riki 320 #12
    thread - UTC 140 tan
    body - dubbing hare's ear
    rib - Uni-stretch brown
    wing - landscape fabric
    post - Congo Hair white
    hackle - grizzly
    legs - pheasant tail (knotted)


    A not entirely organic version of the Schroeder Parachute Hopper - Congo Hair instead of calf body/tail post (less bulk at tie-in) and landscape fabric instead of turkey quill wing (more durable). A low floater and really effective in smaller sizes (#12-16); another change-of-pace fly for fish that see a lot of foam creations.



    Part 1

    mash down barb and attach thread at 70% mark





    take a clump of Congo Hair





    put it underneath the hook and pull up





    wrap around base to lock in





    and up to create post





    brush on a bit of Sally





    prep hackle (upsize by 1) and tie in on post, shiny side out (fibers will "cup" up)





    move thread towards bend, tie in ribbing, wrap back to point above hook bend





    apply dubbing

    Last edited by ScottP; 02-20-2013 at 04:09 PM.

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