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Ken Broadhead Flies
Foam Hopper
A Ken Broadhead Fly
| Name | Foam Hopper |
|---|---|
| Category | Steelhead |
| Hook |
TMC 200 size 8-14 |
| Body | Color to match |
| Wing | Elk hair to match, Ring Neck Pheasant body feather lacquered |
| Head | 2mm thin fly foam color to match |
| Legs | Ring Neck Pheasant tail or hackle trimmed close, rubber legs |
Foam Hopper was tied by Ken Broadhead. You will find many more of his exceptional flies at The Flies of Ken Broadhead.
Ken's Notes: This is a nice easy to tie grasshopper imitation. Grasshoppers come in a variety of colors so use whatever you like. If you tie this in black you can call it a cricket. If you need thin fly foam its available at the Anglers Workshop in Washington State.