brhoff -

Thanks for posting the report and pics.

THE VERY BEST thing about coming up with a new pattern is hearing that it worked for other people and for different species. WOW, a trout fly from Idaho makes the big time with smallmouth and rock bass in Ohio.

John

P.S. Tom Banyas of Pocatello ID, who gets some credit for this fly, has one of mine and already has promised to "bastardize" the pattern. Like Kelly said, make it your own, and make it work. Like Bruce Staples always says - "It isn't the fly, its the presentation." Not saying I agree with Bruce, but he certainly has earned being quoted on just about anything ( printable ) that he says.

P.P.S. Had confirmation from Deanna yesterday that the FEB Hopper will be next week's FOTW. May even include that beautiful grayling I caught with it yesterday ??