The yellow owl hopper is a modern take on a very tradition Fly first used on Loch leven. The Light cahill body ribed with round black thread combination has been used on everythign from wet flies to dry flies and even buzzers!
Our hoppers are specifically tied with soft hen hackle and this allows them to be fished both wet and dry. When fishing them dry the application is a tiny bit of floatant is always advised.
Hook- FBL 300 Dry Fly Strong Size 12.
Legs- KnottedNat Brown Pheasant tail Fibres.
Overall length- Approx 22-24mm.
Hackle- Greenwells Brown Hen Hackle
Body-Light Cahill thread with Black thread rib (varnished).
International Comp legal- Yes
