Terrestrials
Dave's Hopper
Dave Whitlock's Hopper is the original modern grasshopper imitation, featuring a spun deer hair head, knotted pheasant tail legs, and a yellow body. It is buoyant, visible, and has been the standard hopper pattern for decades on western meadow streams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Dave's Hopper should I use?
The Dave's Hopper is most commonly tied in sizes 6–12. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Dave's Hopper imitate?
The Dave's Hopper primarily imitates grasshoppers.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Terrestrials
- Sizes
- 6–12
- Colors
- Yellow, Tan, Olive
- Imitates
- grasshoppers
- Water Types
- freestone, spring creek
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Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout
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Pattern Details
- Category
- Terrestrials
- Sizes
- 6–12
- Colors
- Yellow, Tan, Olive
- Imitates
- grasshoppers
- Water Types
- freestone, spring creek
Buy This Fly
Buy at Fly Fish Food—
catches logged by anglers
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout