For years I’ve been chasing the best grasshopper fly pattern in my ongoing project called Project Hopper. Version 3.0 is my most refined design yet—and it became especially meaningful while I was recovering from surgery.
This hopper fly pattern checks all the boxes:
✔️ Lands upright every time
✔️ Floats a moderate dry-dropper rig
✔️ Highly visible without a bulky indicator
✔️ Features the most durable hopper legs I’ve ever tied
The best part? You don’t need special cutters or fancy tools—the same simple geometry works from size 12 up to size 4.
Check out my sketches for each precise cut in the link below!
If you’ve been searching for a hopper pattern for trout, bass, or panfish that’s easy to tie and holds up on the water, give Project Hopper 3.0 a try.
Tools & Material List:
https://www.flyfishfood.com/blogs/dry-fly-tutorials/project-hopper-3-0
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