Thursday, June 9, 2022

Texas Hopper

Texas Hopper

Hook - Dry Fly XL, Size 4-14 

Thread - Black

Tail - Red duck quill, tied in a ‘V’ (I used red hackle fibers for durability)

Body - White chenille, tapered 

Underwing - Red calf tail or squirrel tail 

Overwing - Mottled turkey wing, tied flat, down over the body 

Hackle - Brown 

Art Winnie created this fly in 1949.

TexasHopper.pdf - Google Drive

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