hopper bodies

[Greg H]

Although I prefer scissors or a knife and straight edge (no paper cutter at this house), I have put a piece of sheet foam through a paper shredder (the strip-cut kind) on occasion.

[SMClark]

Ray, could you provide a link for that Nick Runarsson Swedish Hopper, can't seem to locate any such animal . . . Thanks !

[Gigmaster]

I have to agree. I have several of the River Roads Cutters, but to tell the truth, my flies come out just as good with a plain-old foam strip. I cut them with a paper-cutter, then just trim the ends. Works as good as anything.

I don't bother with a cutter. Simply ttie on a foam strip witha taper cut back tip and segment the body with your thread as in the the Swedish Hopper by Nick Runarsson. (see FAOL site) After yhe body is attached you can add any combination of legs and wings. Just don't be too skimpy with the foam for floatation. Good luck.