So Much Water volume 1 Issue 4 Fall 2015 | Page 14

So Much Water...

...So Little Time!

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S T E P S

Tying

The M.R.E. Hopper

by James Smith

What you'll need

Hook: Dai-Riki # 700 Size 10 or equivalent

6/0 thread

Head and Body: Rayon Chenille Fine or Standard 2 colors

Underbody: Deer hair color of choice (only the tips will show)

Wing: Bleached Elk hair

Wing: Crystal Flash optional

Legs: Round Rubber 2 strips 1.5 inches long

The M.R.E. Hopper is a simple to ty, very affective small hopper pattern. Ty this pattern in all black for a great cricket imitation. A nice pattern for late summer or early fall and it won't stop you up for a week like a Chile Mac M.R.E.