This dual purpose terrestrial is tied with both foam and buoyant elk hair. The highly visible Dropper Hopper floats high enough to support a bead head nymph and has an active, life-like silhouette.

Barr's Dropper Hopper
Hook:		TFS 5263, size 6
Thread:		MFC 6/0 Tying Thread, match to color
Body:		4mm Fly Foam - cut to shape
Rib:		MFC 6/0 Tying Thread, match to color
Legs:		Round Rubber Hackle, tan - knotted
Wing:		Medallion Wing Sheeting, color of choice
Overwing:		Elk Body Hair and Krystal Flash
Head:		Elk Body Hair, tied bullet style
Visibility Piece:		McFlylon Poly Yarn, chartreuse