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    Default Foamhead Carnage Hopper SBS




    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

    Just a tourist passing through


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    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

    Just a tourist passing through


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    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)









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    Scott
    Just a tourist passing through


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    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
    Just a tourist passing through


    SBS Index updated 2/21/18

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    Awesome pattern!

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