njsimonson 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2004 Now, I'm not looking for the super-realistic hopper patterns I sometimes see on this site, but what are some good basic hopper patterns to tie this winter? I'm starting off with the Madam-X pattern, and plan to do some LeTorts as well. Are there any other, somewhat basic hopper patterns to recommend to a newbie? Post links to the patterns, if you have them! Thanks, tight threads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dble Haul 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2004 Two general patterns that will do for imitating hoppers are muddler minnows (treated to float) and stimulators. Google searches should lead to recipes for each, since they are both widely popular patterns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 16, 2004 http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/sh...ight=unsinkable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
munky 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2004 I like that one OSD. Simple. Nick, I tie a ton of stimulators over the winter, and they make a reasonable hopper imitation. A club sandwich also works very well, and is fairly easy to tie. It's just a bit time consuming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millerwb 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 The Madam X that I tie uses foam with a elk/deer hair wing. Fast to tie and floats well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark_e_wallace 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 If you don't mind using craft foam instead of hair, this one's a good pattern. I just tied my first of `em tonight. It's a pretty easy tie, even for a beginner like me. Souhegan Hopper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pujic 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 Good morning, You may be interested in some of the following: http://onlineflytyer.com/showfly.asp?record_ID=171 http://onlineflytyer.com/showfly.asp?record_ID=85 http://onlineflytyer.com/showfly.asp?record_ID=220 http://onlineflytyer.com/showfly.asp?record_ID=221 http://onlineflytyer.com/showfly.asp?record_ID=105 http://onlineflytyer.com/showfly.asp?record_ID=135 And my personal favorite: Fishy's Hopper http://hipwader.com/modules.php?op=modload...article&sid=378 Cheers, Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingfisher 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 The Krystal-Butt Hopper and Cricket, as outlined in Harrison Steeves' book (Tying with Foam, Fur, and Feathers) are good patterns that don't take more than a few minutes to tie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 A black foam beetle. This is my number one terrestrial pattern. As far as hoppers go, I like the letort hopper. It doesn't take that long to tie and hold up pretty well. It also can be tied in black as a cricket. Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njsimonson 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 Geez guys thanks! There sure are a lot of different hopper patterns out there! I like that Fishy's Hopper, Pujic, I may have to invest in some more foam...and green fingernail polish. My girlfriend is more of a pink-purple polish girl...so I can't steal any from her! Used red to highlight my shotgun bead tho! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeFish 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2004 bullethead hopper i tied a couple of these, with some changes, but it is a real easy tie. i put a yellow Cheneille body with brown hackle and a butt tag of red egg yarn. havent fished them, so dont know how it will work, but it looks good to me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozes 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2004 I can confirm the Fishy's Hopper pattern. I got it from Pujic a while back in the swap and cuaght tons of fish on a copy of that fly. It floats great and when retrieved with 1ft pools it acts like a popper. I love that fly and never leave home without it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 19, 2004 The Souhegan has been one of my favorites. It is easy to tie and effective. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pujic 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2004 QUOTE I can confirm the Fishy's Hopper pattern. I got it from Pujic a while back in the swap and cuaght tons of fish on a copy of that fly. It floats great and when retrieved with 1ft pools it acts like a popper. I love that fly and never leave home without it. Right on Mozes! Glad to hear it's done well for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2004 If you dont have these ,here are a few easy ones Joliette Hopper Hook: mustad 79580#8-12 Tail: red hackle fibers Body: yellow wool Ribbing: Brown hakle,palmered Wing: paird sections of mottled brown turkey feather Hackle: two brown nech hackles Head: black lacquer Joe's Hopper Hook: mustad 94831,#6-12 Tail: scarlet hackle fibers Rib: brown hackle,palmered and trimmed to a reverse taper Body: light yellow polypro,extended over tail Wing: turkey feather,as above pattern Hackle: brown and grizzly mixed. I have alot more, and am working on a pattern that I can chuck ito the tall grass,and plop it on the water with out getting hung up. Ill let you know when its done let me know if you are interested in any more hopper patterns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
