Hoppers

[neonymph]

I would like to tie some hoppers for the Feather and Lower Yuba Rivers. Which patterns does anyone recommend?

[Ben Kobrin]

I've had good luck in most valley rivers with the Hopper Juan. It's fairly easy to tie and has a very buggy profile. I've tied them in many, many different colors to match the naturals. I've also used them for stoneflies and even October Caddis.

http://hopperjuan.blogspot.com/2009/05/hopper-juan-tying-steps.html

Tie a few to see if you like them...AND THEN JOIN MY FOAM FLY SWAP!

-Ben

[neonymph]

Thanks, WoolyBugger. Looks good. I have also heard of the Fat Albert, but can't find tying instructions.

[JD]

Thanks, WoolyBugger. Looks good. I have also heard of the Fat Albert, but can't find tying instructions.
For the Fat Albert, check out Charlie Craven's site: http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/flybox/detail.cfm?parentID=138

Craven's "Charlie Boy Hopper" is also worth taking a look at: http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/flybox/detail.cfm?parentID=164

I've always like Whitlock's "Dave's Hopper" even though it is a pain to tie: http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/flybox/detail.cfm?parentID=147

[Hairstacker]

Lately, I've been tying up some AK's Hoppers just because they're so easy and quick to tie. Haven't fished any of 'em yet, though. Maybe I'll test a few on the Delta this weekend.

Here's a write-up I found online:

http://truenorthtrout.com/2009/07/midsummer-hoppers-a-k-s-hopper/

[Darian]

One of our board members (Ken Hanley) has a great hopper pattern; the KH Pigmy Hopper. Check it out:

www.pacificextremes.com/patterns.html

In addition, Hanley produced a book, Tying Furled Flies. In it are descriptions of variations to his hopper pattern. :D :D

[Chris Scott]

Here are a few hopper patterns to try. How is the hopper fishing going out there, winding down here. Bummed to say that I have not been able to get out and throw hoppers this summer yet, not sure if I will now that summer is about over, I guess I can look forward to streamer fishing now.

http://hopperfishing.wordpress.com/

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Andy Guibord recommends about a #10 Dave's Hopper for the Lower Yuba River in the middle of summer.

[Steve Potter]

My favorite Hopper pattern is a rubber legged Simulator #8 to #6, easy to tie and they work great My 2 cents

[neonymph]

Thanks for the input from all you guys. As always, the responses are great. If you need something, just ask.

[Mike O]

The two I use (interchangably) are the PMX and Amy's Ant. On both, I splay out the Elk/Deer hair.

[davkrat]

That's a cool hopper. Similar to my Caddis pattern http://www.fishingwithflies.com/KratvilleCritters.htm Mike Weir's Hoppicator is a very cool fly too. The third level of foam folded over is a great idea and must float like crazy. I'll have to give those Hopper Juans a try seems like a really simple tie.

[Mike O]

Two patterns.

I like the PMX or Parachute madam X. Caught 5 fish in 2 hours on the Yuba during August.

Also like the Amy's Ant. High Floater, and killer during hoppers and stones. (good on the South Platte, too)

[jwholmesjr]

So Woolybugger...when is your foam fly swap????

[davkrat]

Tied up a few of those Hopper Juans and my caddis pattern. That foam style bullet head is super easy and quick, a lot easier than a deer hair bullet head.

I'm in on a floam fly swap.

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z388/davkrat/Fly%20Fishing/Flies-6808.jpg

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z388/davkrat/Fly%20Fishing/Flies-6803.jpg

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z388/davkrat/Fly%20Fishing/Flies-6836.jpg

[Hairstacker]

So Woolybugger...when is your foam fly swap????

Uh, Woolybugger's foam swap already happened. It was already started and sign-ups were in process at the time this thread started, which is why he suggested joining it. Here's is the thread for the foam swap:

http://www.kiene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21071

davkrat -- Awesome flies! Love the photography too. :cool:

[davkrat]

Uh, Woolybugger's foam swap already happened. It was already started and sign-ups were in process at the time this thread started, which is why he suggested joining it. Here's is the thread for the foam swap:

http://www.kiene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21071

davkrat -- Awesome flies! Love the photography too. :cool:

DOH!!! Missed another one. I haven't been active on this site in a year or so.

Thanks