Hans’ Hopper Fly Tying Video
There are many great hopper patterns out there. This pattern combines bits and pieces of several hopper patterns, with a couple of unique twists.
As with most foam patterns, this hopper floats well. The accents of uv ice dub, cdc, and web wing add a few new triggers.
Tie in Tan, Olive, and Yellow. Sizes 2-14
Materials:
- Hook: Daiichi 1260
- Thread: Ultra Thread 140
- Abdomen: 2mm foam
- Underwing: CDC
- Overwing: Mottled Web Wing
- Overwing 2: Deer Hair or Elk Hair
- Hind Legs: Round rubber legs
- Front Legs: Spirit River Tarantu-Legs
- Thorax: Ice Dubbing
- Head: 2mm Foam
Happy Tying
Let us know what you thought of the Hans’ Hopper Fly Tying Video.
Han’s ….. thks for sharing this great pattern. Tied a bunch and took them to Montana and Yellowstone National Park last Fall. Pattern was a big hit wherever we fished it. Largest fish was probably a 22″ cutthroat taken on the Lamar River in Yellowstone National Park. Great pattern and fun to tie. Tight lines, Ed Collins, Essex Junction, Vt.
Thanks Ed. Glad to hear that the Hopper pattern was successful for you. We have good luck with it here. The cricket version is also one of my favorites. We haven’t posted many new videos in a while but we have been working on several new videos. Stay tuned and thanks for watching! – Hans