Foamhead Carnage Hopper SBS

[ScottP]

hook - WFC Model 28 #10
thread - UTC 140 fluoro pink
core - 8lb mono
underbody - elk hair
body/head - 1mm foam pink
wing - deer hair
legs - medium rubber grey
indicator - 1mm foam orange

Part 1

Put a loop on one end of the mono




Brush hook shank with Super Glue; tie in mono




Clean, stack a clump of elk hair; trim butts/tie in, hook loop end onto gallows




Wrap elk up core and back down; trim tips








Tie in foam strip (about 1/3 gap width)




Brush underbody with Super Glue; wrap up



And back down; tie off/trim, trim mono

[ScottP]

Part 2

Clean/stack/measure (tips to end of body) a clump of deer hair; trim butts/tie in








Cut another strip of foam (gap width; tie in on underside






Poke a hole for the hook eye






Move thread to eye

[ScottP]

Part 3

Pull foam forward on underside; pull over eye, tie in at eye






Take a few wraps at eye (protects foam from splitting)




Cross thread over head, pull foam back, tie in




Tie in legs




Add indicator




Whip finish, SHHAN; trim legs, trim foam (topside and underside)









Regards,
Scott

[ScottP]

Bullethead Carnage Hopper







The foamheads were a favor to a friend, but I actually find a standard bullethead a lot easier to tie, although not as durable.

hook - WFC Model 28 #10
thread - UTC 140 fluoro pink
core - 8lb mono
underbody - elk hair
body - 1mm foam pink
wing/head - deer hair
legs - medium rubber grey
indicator - 1mm foam orange


Regards,
Scott

[Crash]

Awesome pattern!