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

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