Dave's Hopper Pattern
Hook: Mustad 94833; size 4-12
Thread: black or grey 6/0
Tail: Red deer hair and yellow yarn
Body: yellow yarn or fluorescent dubbing
Rib: brown hackle, palmered and clipped
Underwing: Yellow calf tail
Wing: Turkey wing-quill segment, lacquered
Legs: Yellow or brown grizzly hackle stems, clipped and knotted
Collar: Natural deer hair, spun
Head: Natural deer hair, spun and clipped
Tip: During the hot summer months of July and August hopper patterns, like Dave's Hopper, are the go-to fly on rivers and streams.
