Hippie Stomper Tim Papich Created by Andrew Grillos, an Umpqua Feather Merchants signature tyer, the Hippie Stomper is an attractor dry fly effective in ponds and rivers. This pattern imitates a variety of terrestrials such as beetles, ants and flies. This is a durable fly which floats extremely well and can be used in a tandemconfiguration with another dry fly or with a dropper. The oversized poly
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wing makes spotting the fly a breeze, whether on a river, choppy water or on a lake—even at long distances. Material List: Hook – Dry Fly 1X – 10 to 14 Tail – Moose Mane Foam – Top Foam 2MM – Bottom Foam 1MM – Two Colors (black, tan) (red, black) Legs – Silly Legs Body – Peacock Hurl – Red Holo Tinsel Floss Hackle – Grizzly, size to match Sighter – White Floss
Special Equipment River Road Creations foam cutters; Gurgler Foam Body Cutter (size to match hook size)
Step 1: Using foam cutter, cut out the top and bottom foam pieces. Top Foam – 2mm Black Bottom Foam – 1mm Green Note: same thickness of foam can be used for both pieces.
Step 2: Place hook in vice and cover with thread. Place a thin layer of head cement over thread. This helps to secure the foam and keep it from rolling. For the tail, take a small amount of moose mane, even the tips and measure equal to the length of the hook shank.
Step 3: Tie in moose mane.
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