Tying The Mini Hopper

Hook: Mustad 3906B #10
Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier, Black
Body: Ice Dub, UV Black
Wing: Elk Hair
Legs: Sili-Legs, Orange Barred
Head &
Wingcase: 2mm Closed Cell Foam, Orange or Fl. Orange

The Mini Hopper is terrestrial pattern I ran across many years ago and have greatly enjoyed tying and fish ever since. A simple pattern to tie, it is a wonderful learning fly for those new to fly tying. Plus, with little modifications you can have all sorts of variations to fit your favorite waters.

The Mini Hopper was developed by Jason Jones, the same person to bring you the Bluegill Candy Hopper. You can see his original video on YouTube -    • AZ Wanderings Mini Hopper Fly Pattern  

Look for more Panfish flies in the coming weeks. - Enjoy

If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below.

If you would like to purchase some Mini Hoppers flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/mini...

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Mustad 3906B #10 - https://amzn.to/3jQkT0V
Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier, Black - https://amzn.to/3BMTWkJ
Ice Dub, UV Black - https://amzn.to/3E2jTPk
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Sili-Legs, Orange Barred - https://amzn.to/3h7v8fc
2mm Closed Cell Foam, Orange or Fl. Orange - https://amzn.to/3DR2p8e