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




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




tie in binder strip; finish thread at 50% mark






brush with Super Glue and press body down






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




cross thread over back to create second segment