RIO's Lafkas Bit O' Envy YGroup_classicspeyrod The Popcorn Hex Cripple is

The Popcorn Hex Cripple is representative of a Hex attempting to shed its shuck as its hatching”this is irresistible to any trout and often is the key to success during prolific hatches

With the mallard wing and a hint of red

this is one seriously deadly baetis nymph

An excellent crayfish pattern

At standard weight with a mid-length 5-foot 6-inch front taper (WF5F) for soft presentations

RIO's Lafkas Bit O' Envy YGroup_classicspeyrod The Popcorn Hex Cripple isA downsized version of the popular pattern with a single hook that is large enough to hook the biggest browns in the river. This pattern was tied for situations in which the original was too big, such as summer and early fall, when the rivers are as low and clear as they will be all year. Most of the smaller patterns on the market are tied on very small hooks, which can hurt your chances on larger fish, but these are not.