Start with thread hanging at body tie in point.
Turkey Tail Quill Wing for Hopper
There are many different materials that can be used for hopper wings. Hair, woodduck, hen saddle hackle and many more. I like the turkey tail for rigidity and coloration.
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Start with thread hanging at body tie in point. |
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Take a section of turkey quill and trim the edge to a pointed shape.
See: Turkey Quill Prep |
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| Hold quill section on top of hook shank with trimmed tip pointing rearward to get length. |  |
| Leave wing in place and change hands. |  |
| Make a loose wrap of thread over wing material. |  |
| Make another. |  |
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| Tighten thread down hard. |  |
| Trim excess wing material |  |
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| Secure wing with heavy thread wraps in a forward direction. |  |
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| Leave thread hanging close to hook eye. |  |