Thought I would share this step by step of a claret hopper.

http://www.soldierpalmers.co.uk/flybox/hopper.html

Nice looking fly Simmo. I have never used B175's for hoppers before, but on seeing this one, I I will have to give them a try.

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I used to use lighter hooks but was a bit over enthusiastic and often got the hooks straightened. The B175 eliminates this problem and the hackle is so bushy that there is not a problem with the fly sinking if you wish to fish it dry. I treat the end of my fly line with water shed and gink up the braided loop this also helps to keep the whole thing up.