DAVE’S FOAM HOPPER

Description

The Dave’s Foam Hopper is a modern twist on the classic Dave’s Hopper, replacing traditional deer hair with foam for added durability and buoyancy. This fly is designed to imitate grasshoppers and large terrestrials that often tumble into rivers and streams during the summer months. Trout love these high-protein meals, and the Foam Hopper’s lifelike profile consistently triggers aggressive surface strikes.

Its segmented foam body keeps the fly riding high, even in fast water, while rubber legs provide natural movement that imitates a struggling hopper on the surface. The wing and hackle enhance realism while improving floatation, making it an easy-to-see pattern for anglers and an irresistible target for trout. The combination of buoyant foam and sturdy construction ensures it can handle multiple fish without losing effectiveness.

The Dave’s Foam Hopper excels on freestones, meadow streams, and big Western rivers where grasshoppers are abundant. It can be fished solo as a terrestrial or used as the top fly in a dry-dropper rig, carrying a heavy nymph underneath. A reliable summertime pattern, it’s perfect for those exciting hopper-dropper days.