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Grasshopper

  • Posted on: April 14, 2017 June 8, 2024
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly of the Month
  • Tags: bass flies, grasshopper

Materials

  • Hook: Size 6 2x
  • Thread: Yellow or clear mono
  • Body: Double layer yellow/green or fawn/green
  • Wing case: Yellow
  • Legs: Green, yellow, fawn or brown – your choice

Instructions

  1. Cut out the shape of your hopper – about 40-50mm long by 5mm wide.
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