Charlie Boy Hopper
Fly Tying Recipe:
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Hook: TMC 100SP-BL #8-10, or TMC 5212 or TMC 5262 #4-8
A note on hooks: I use the 2xl TMC 5212 and 5262 for larger sized hoppers and have recently switched the smaller Charlie Boy Hoppers over to the standard length, wide gaped TMC 100SP-BL to improve the hook gap while still making a smaller sized hopper. The nominal length of the size 8 100SP-BL is the same as the 5212 in a size 12, but with a much bigger hook gap. In small sizes, the narrower gap of the 5212 is filled in by the foam body, where the 100 SP-BL leaves plenty of bite.
Thread: Tan 3/0 Monocord
“Binder” Strip: 2mmX2mm Piece of foam
Body: Tan 2mm Thin Fly Foam
Legs: Brown Medium Round Rubber Legs
Wing: Natural Deer Hair
Glue: Zap-A-Gap CA Glue