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    looking for instructions on how to insert antennae on tomsu's hopper, needle and thread? thank you

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTaGzL4ZoBE

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    If you are going to use rubber leg material the old needle and thread is the best option, for a stiff bristle poke a hole with a bodkin insert the bristle and add a drop of super glue.
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    thank you Uncle Jesse. I love these hoppers by River Road Creations

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    I made the extended body tool out of a paper clip, works great. I only have the body cutter

    At $45 a set for the tools this would be a ideal for 3 or 4 tiers to get together and each buy a different size and then swap them around.

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    I like to use micro fibbits for the antenna, but I've used rubber legs as well. I just poke holes with a bodkin, drop of superglue and push the material in the hole. Just use a thicker bodkin for rubber legs..


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    Those are some good looking hoppers, the one on the left looks like he is wearing the new military camo pattern. I have a small brush I nab fibers from for antenna. I like to touch the end with a lighter to form a tiny ball on the end. Do I think the fish care, Not a bit, but I like the way it looks.
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