Rogue HedgeHopper SBS

[ScottP]

The multi hi-tie Hedgehog wing conveniently fit within the segmented Rogue chassis. 1mm foam might be a bit thin for this application; may try it with standard 2mm.


hook ? Dai Riki 280 #6
thread/body - UTC 140 tan
body/head - 1mm foam tan
wing - deer hair
legs - medium rubber corn snake
indicator - 1mm foam orange

Part 1

fold foam strip (not quite gap width), trim rear at an angle to create tapered rear of body






fold, insert needle; mount needle in vise, start thread






pull foam forward, take a couple wraps of thread to create 1st segment






pull foam back, split the uprights with thread, take a few more wraps




create next segment

[ScottP]

Part 2

one more time; half hitch x 2, SHHAN on the wraps, slide it off the needle






mash barb, start thread, wrap to point above barb




lay foam on the shank, tie on hook with a few firm wraps






pull foam back, clean, stack, measure (tips past bend) a clump of deer hair; trim and tie in






pull foam forward; tie down




repeat

[ScottP]

Part 3

tie in legs




one more time










pull foam back, wrap to eye; pull foam forward, tie down, wrap back to base of wing








pull foam back, tie down, trim

[ScottP]

Part 4

tie down legs




tie down indicator




whip finish, SHHAN, trim legs








Regards,
Scott

[Rick Z]

Like this one. Will tie a few up.

Rick

[Uncle Jesse]

Good looking pattern, I would do it in yellow and some shade of green also and mark up the segmentations with a permanent marker.