Joe's Hopper

Joe's Hopper

A modern upgrade to a classic pattern, Joe’s Hopper retains the proven profile of Joe’s original design while incorporating a durable foam body for improved performance. The foam construction helps resist water absorption, allowing the fly to float higher and longer than traditional hopper patterns.

Designed for fishing along grassy banks, seams, undercut edges, and streamside structure, Joe’s Hopper excels during peak terrestrial season when trout are actively feeding on grasshoppers and other land-based insects. Its buoyant design also makes it an outstanding dry-dropper fly, capable of supporting a nymph while remaining highly visible on the surface.

A longtime favorite among Western anglers, Joe’s Hopper continues to be a dependable summertime pattern for rivers, streams, and meadow water.

**Key Features**
- Foam body for enhanced buoyancy and durability
- Floats higher and longer than traditional hopper patterns
- Based on a proven classic hopper design
- Excellent dry-dropper fly
- Effective along banks and structure
- Durable construction for repeated use

**Imitates**
Grasshoppers and other large terrestrial insects

**Sizes**
#6 – #16

**Fishing Tips**
Fish tight to grassy banks, undercut edges, meadow streams, and shoreline structure with a natural drift. Add an occasional twitch to imitate struggling terrestrials. Especially effective during late summer when hopper activity is at its peak.