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Black Ant Hopper fly pattern tied by Shannon Wood
Dry Fly

Black Ant Hopper

Tied by Shannon Wood

Black Ant Hopper recipe

HookWholesale Fly Company: Model 5 sizes 6, 8, 10, and 12 Hopper Hook
ThreadUltra 210 olive
AntennaSili leg's Barred purple and black
BodyLife Cycle Nymph dubbing olive
Body2mm Craft Foam
LegsPheasant Tail tied knotted leg's
Tail FlashGreen Pearl crystal flash
EyesWaspi Mono Eyes black (EYM5100)

About this fly

Wanted to come up with a hopper Fly designed for bluegill. This is my first time tying it and I have to say it turned out very well. Almost any style hopper Fly out there will catch bluegill. Just designing one with knotted leg's and eyes could be a plus.

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