I'm looking for some kind of different style hopper but I'm not really finding anything. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated!
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I'm looking for some kind of different style hopper but I'm not really finding anything. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated!
you might find something here:
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/s...-thru-March-17
Here's another good place to look for inspiration:
http://hopperfishing.wordpress.com/
Regards,
Scott
Steven
Just something unique, and something that the fish haven't really seen before. If that makes any sense?
How about something they haven't seen much in a while, like a Letort Hopper? I love foam hoppers, but the Letort's a proven fly that doesn't get the publicity as it once did. Nice change of pace, especially in smaller sizes (#12-14); if you're getting refusals on your hoppers, downsizing often helps rekindle the fish's interest (thanks Wally).
Regards,
Scott
The Letort Hopper is a great pattern. Your right Scott you really don't hear much about now adays. I guess with the advent of foam many new tiers may find it easier to work with then tying with deer hair.
This was actually the very first deer hair pattern I tried and have always have good success with it for our local panfish especially in mid summer time.
Mike
I use this pattern tied by John Scott. Works for me all the time fish are eating hoppers. Here's the link from the FAOL Fly of the Week archives. It's very easy to tie.
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/
Bruce -
Good to hear that the FEB Hopper is producing for you.
The link you provided didn't take me to the FOTW archives.
Here's another link to follow.
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flyt...tw20090810.php
John