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Elk Hair Hooper
Originator: Semi-Traditional
Tied by Harry Mason
  • Thread: 6/0 rust, 6/0 pale yellow
  • Head: Natural Elk, bullet style
  • Under Wing: Natural Elk, you could use a bit of crystal flash
  • Over Wing: Pale yellow Elk
  • Rib: Pale yellow thread
  • Legs: Stripped Grizzly hackle, dyed yellow/chartreuse
  • Hook: TMC 2312 6-16
  • Wing: Turkey
  • Body: Yellow/green Elk tied reverse
  • Tying Instructions
    Great pattern, floats flush in the film. Do not crowd the head when building the wing.
    Harry Mason
    San Carlos, CA United States

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