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Hopper Flies

Hopper flies are absolutely fantastic terrestrial patterns that can produce some of the most exciting and explosive dry fly fishing you'll ever experience!
What Are Hopper Flies? Hopper flies imitate grasshoppers - those chunky, jumping insects that live in grassy areas near water. When they accidentally hop or get blown into the water, they create quite a commotion and represent a substantial meal for trout.

When to Fish Hoppers:
  • Season: Mid-summer through early autumn (July-September peak)
  • Time of Day: Particularly effective during warm afternoons
  • Weather: Breezy days when naturals get blown onto water
  • Location: Near grassy banks, meadows, agricultural areas
Fishing Techniques:
  • Aggressive Presentation: Don't be afraid to land them with a bit of a splash!
  • Twitching: Give occasional twitches to imitate struggling movement
  • Bankside Casting: Target areas close to grassy banks and overhanging vegetation
  • Be Ready: Takes are often explosive and aggressive!
Why They're So Effective: Hoppers represent a massive protein source for trout - much larger than most aquatic insects. When trout see a struggling hopper, they often can't resist the easy meal, leading to some absolutely thrilling surface strikes.
  • TopTips:
  • Fish them with confidence - hoppers aren't subtle!
  • Target undercut banks and shaded areas
  • They work brilliantly as attractor patterns even when no naturals are present
  • Perfect for targeting larger, more aggressive trout
Model: 423-5
These are totally unique, a little bit of everything in these hoppers. Designed to catch troutHopper Trout Flies are just great fun. Fish these flies quite slowly in the surface film and the trout will take them. Try and leave a second or 2 before striking at the hopper flies as the take is generall..
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Model: 423-3
Black booby hopper trout fishing fly, a popular choice all year, predominantly they are used in the Autumn months when we associate the hoppers being around but to be honest similar to daddy long legs they just work! You can use them in both still or choppy waters, very versatile..
£0.70
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Model: 422-7
Hopper Trout Flies are just great fun. Fish these flies quite slowly in the surface film and the trout will take them. Try and leave a second or 2 before striking at the hopper flies as the take is generally quite steady. We have a great colour range in the hoppers and also packs of them in our vari..
£0.70
Ex Tax:£0.58
Model: 422/1
Hopper Trout Flies are just great fun. Fish these flies quite slowly in the surface film and the trout will take them. Try and leave a second or 2 before striking at the hopper flies as the take is generally quite steady. We have a great colour range in the hoppers and also packs of them in our vari..
£0.70
Ex Tax:£0.58
Model: 422/3
Brown Hopper Trout Flies are just great fun. Fish these flies quite slowly in the surface film and the trout will take them. Try and leave a second or 2 before striking at the hopper flies as the take is generally quite steady. We have a great colour range in the hoppers and also packs of them in ou..
£0.70
Ex Tax:£0.58
Model: 422/4
Claret Hopper Trout Flies are just great fun. Fish these flies quite slowly in the surface film and the trout will take them. Try and leave a second or 2 before striking at the hopper flies as the take is generally quite steady. We have a great colour range in the hoppers and also packs of them in o..
£0.70
Ex Tax:£0.58
Model: 423-4
Claret booby hopper trout fishing fly, a popular choice all year, predominantly they are used in the Autumn months when we associate the hoppers being around but to be honest similar to daddy long legs they just work! You can use them in both still or choppy waters, very versatile..
£0.70
Ex Tax:£0.58
Model: 422-9
Claret Hackled Hopper Trout Flies are just great fun. Fish these flies quite slowly in the surface film and the trout will take them. Try and leave a second or 2 before striking at the hopper flies as the take is generally quite steady. We have a great colour range in the hoppers and also packs of t..
£0.70
Ex Tax:£0.58
Model: 423-7
These vibrating hoppers will get the attention of any trout, lethal in the water, the lime tails for an extra kick, two sizes..
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Model: 423-6
These vibrating hoppers will get the attention of any trout, lethal in the water, the Orange tails for an extra kick, two sizes..
£0.70
Ex Tax:£0.58
Model: 423-2
Olive booby hopper trout fishing fly, a popular choice all year, predominantly they are used in the Autumn months when we associate the hoppers being around but to be honest similar to daddy long legs they just work! You can use them in both still or choppy waters, very versatile..
£0.70
Ex Tax:£0.58
Model: 422-8
Olive Hackled Hopper Trout Flies are just great fun. Fish these flies quite slowly in the surface film and the trout will take them. Try and leave a second or 2 before striking at the hopper flies as the take is generally quite steady. We have a great colour range in the hoppers and also packs of th..
£0.70
Ex Tax:£0.58
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