My favorite hopper is the Project Hopper, but it's definitely not my favorite fly to actually tie... For this reason I created the Slum Hopper. See the original link HERE. THe slum hopper was designed to be a bare bones fly that you can use if the fish are less discerning on their hopper eating habits. If I can catch the same fish on a 5 minute fly instead of a 30 minute fly, I'll do that every time. This is a souped up version of the Slum Hopper that is maybe a little more involved than the original Slum Hopper, but way more simple than the Project Hopper. Enjoy!
Material List
Hook: Fulling Mill 35105 Competition Heavyweight Hook Barbless - 8
Hook (Alternate): Umpqua XC290BL-BN Wet Hook - 8
Thread: Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 140 Denier - Dark Brown
Thread (Alternate): Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 140 Denier - Tan
Body: Rainy's Cross-Link Sheet Foam - 6 mm - Tan
Body Alternate: Fly Tying Foam - 6mm - Tan
Wing: EP Fibers - White
Wing (Alternate): EP Fibers - Sand
Pronotum: Fly Tying Foam - 2mm - Tan
Indicator: Chicone's Fettuccine Foam - Flesh
Back Legs: Rainy's Foam Hopper Legs - Small - Tan
Back Legs (Alternate): Rainy's Foam Hopper Legs - Small - Tan/Yellow
Front Legs: Wapsi Round Rubber Legs - Medium - Mud Brown
Front Legs (Alternate): Round Rubber Legs - Medium - Dark Golden Stone
Glue: Fly Tyer's Z-MentMaterials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
