dry
Henry's Fork Hopper
- Sizes
- #8
- Imitates
- grasshoppers
Mike Lawson's Henry's Fork Hopper is the standard foam-body grasshopper pattern for slick water. Unlike bushy hoppers designed for rough water, this pattern sits flush in the film with a realistic profile that satisfies the most discriminating spring creek trout.
Recipe
This is one dressing. Tie it in other colors to match the hatch in front of you.
Workbench
Variants
Swipe to see In box and Add
| Size | Bead | Body | In box | Add to box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | — | Tan | — | — |
At the vise
Tying notes are not on file for this pattern.
Tying video
No tying video on file.
Fishing now on
Rivers whose hatch chart names this pattern this month. Names and sizes only.
Not named on this month's hatch charts.
On the water
Plop the hopper on the bank and twitch it into the current for the most natural presentation. Let it drift drag-free once in the current. Best in late summer through early fall.
History
History is not on file for this pattern.