Hopper Special
Hook - Mustad 79580 4XL, size 10-12
Thread - Black, 6/0
Tail - Mottled turkey
Body - Pale Yellow-Gray-Green Yarn
Rib - Grizzly hackle, palmered and trimmed.
Underwing - Golden Pheasant Crest (yellow)*
Overwing - Mottled Turkey
Legs - Peacock Herl, knotted to make the joint in the legs**
Hackle - Brown
*The recipe differs from the photo provided in the reference link below. In the photo it appears the underwing is wood duck flank fibers vs golden pheasant crest. I have no idea why these Michigan hopper style patterns require an unseen underwing.
Original photo from the link below
**Tying Tips: Difficult and time consuming. The peacock herl for the legs should be selected
from the eye feathers. The legs can be tied either under or over the wings. The legs are
very delicate and do not hold up well under constant casting.
I recommend finding an alternative material (maybe rubber legs)
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