The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
Hopper
Easy - 7-10 Min
Coldwater
This is a timeless hopper pattern that you’ve definitely seen around a time or two. It’s still fished so often today because of how effective it is. For that reason there are no recommended substitutions for this pattern. Tie these up following the recipe, and wait for a nice summer day!
The two main colors that the Joe’s Hopper is tied in are yellow, and olive. The yellow is the most popular, but don’t discount an olive version. Olive hoppers can pull some toads out of the river in the right conditions. Of course, feel free to experiment with color combinations as you wish. Hoppers in funky colors can fish great when you’re throwing at some over eager fish! Also, make sure to have a variety of sizes. That is often more important than the color.
There are a bunch of complicated, time consuming hopper patterns out there today. This isn’t one of them. Quick, and easy to tie; this pattern is a must have in any respectable hopper box. It’s got a realistic frame on it, and floats like a cork. The bright colors help attract, while the accurate proportions seal the deal. Whether you’re a beginner at the vise, or a seasoned veteran, you should be cranking some of these guys out in anticipation for next summer!
Applying floatant to this fly the night before you plan to fish isn’t imperative, but it does help immensely. You will be a lot less frustrated on the water when your fly is still floating high after a few fish made it their lunch. This is a great fly to throw alone just off the edge of the river, or to use in a hopper dropper rig. If you go with the hopper dropper set up, the floatant the night is all the more important.
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Region: West, Northwest, East, Southeast, Midwest
Hopper Sizes: #6 - #16
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