Alan,

Thanks very much for the information; nice to get a little history on the fly. Can't wait to put it to work on a little freestone stream I have in mind; the cutts have never been too picky there.

Here's another one I'm playing around with. I've seen it called either a Sedgehog Hopper or a Half Hog; whichever, it's pretty cool.



Main difference is the hook (Dai Riki 135 #10) and the addition of a deer hair wing.

Get to this point (I was trying different body materials - this one's gold Sexi-Floss ribbed with holo copper tinsel)




do this








then finish it off like the Bristol. Fun times.

Regards,
Scott