FLY
Terrestrial
Darrell’s Foam Hopper
Tied by Darrell Olson
Darrell’s Foam Hopper recipe
| Hook | TMC 5212, Size 6 |
|---|---|
| Thread | 140 Denier, Color to Match Foam |
| Body | Two 2mm foam glued in contrasting colors |
| Legs | Medium Round Rubber Legs |
| Wing | Lazerlights (Antron) Pale Olive |
| Indicator | Chartreuse 2mm Foam |
About this fly
Hoppers are an essential part of a fly angler’s toolkit. They can be highly effective in attracting and fooling fish into biting. Especially during the summer months when grasshoppers are abundant along riverbanks and meadows, having hopper patterns in your fly box is a must. River Road Creations Tools used: Beavertail Foam Body Cutter, Size 6/8 RRC Cutter Press (Assistive Device) https://www.riverroadcreations.com/
What the Darrell’s Foam Hopper imitates
- Grasshopper (adult)
- Hopper / cricket (adult)
Inside the vault every material on this fly opens to its own card, and you can save the fly to your own boxes.
