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Weinermobile Hopper
The Weinermobile Hopper from Fly Fish Food is an innovative terrestrial hopper pattern with a unique cylindrical foam body that provides exceptional flotation. The combination of brown and orange foam creates high visibility, while the spandex legs give natural movement. This fly rides high and can even skate across the surface.
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Materials
TMC 5262 Nymph & Streamer hook, size 10
Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread, 140 denier, brown
Fly Foam Block, brown, shaped with foam cutter
3mm Fly Tying Foam, orange
EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers, white
Life-Flex Spandex Material, brown
Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing, Sasquatch Brown
How to Tie the Weinermobile Hopper
- 1
Step 1
Use a cylindrical foam cutter to shape both the brown and orange foam blocks into the main body pieces. Glue them together with the orange layer on the bottom for contrast.
- 2
Step 2
Place the hook in the vise and start the heavy 140 denier thread, building a smooth base.
- 3
Step 3
Mount the cylindrical foam body onto the hook shank using tight thread wraps, ensuring it is centered and secure.
- 4
Step 4
Apply Bruiser Blend dubbing around the hook shank where it meets the foam for a buggy underbody.
- 5
Step 5
Tie in a post of EP Trigger Point fibers on top of the body for visibility as a strike indicator.
Keep the post short and upright for best visibility on the water.
- 6
Step 6
Attach Life-Flex spandex legs on each side of the body, adjusting length for a natural appearance.
- 7
Step 7
Secure all materials with tight thread wraps, whip finish behind the eye, and cement the head.
- 8
Step 8
Trim the foam body and legs to desired proportions and shape.
Watch Tying Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lChaRJoe7Zg
Credit: Cheech / Fly Fish Food