TYING ERIC’S FAVORITE HOPPER // TROUTS TIES - How to the Hovercraft Hopper

It’s Hopper season. With that in mind, Trouts own Eric Schmidt swung by the studio to tie one of his go-to hopper patterns for late summer and early fall. Inspired by a trip to Patagonia, the Hovercraft Hopper is a quick and simple tie that’s perfect for fishing on it’s own and can hold up a heavy dropper below if that’s your style. It’s a great option for your favorite freestone this time of year. INGREDIENT LIST Hook: TMC 5212 Size 8-12 Thread: UTC 140d Tan or Semperfli Classic Waxed 8/0 Body: 3mm Tan Foam & 2mm Tan Foam Legs: Hareline Round Rubber - Yellow/black Wing: Polypro Floating Yarn - white Tool: Hareline Beavertail Foam Body Cutter Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel as we introduce a slew of NEW on-the-water and educational videos & series. _______________________ We are Trouts Fly Fishing. With two full-service fly shops located in Colorado, we’re here to enhance your fly fishing experience through on-the-water videos, fly fishing education, tips & tricks, product reviews, fishing forecasts, and much more. For more fly fishing content, consider subscribing to our channel! WHERE TO FIND US ONLINE | PHONE | Trouts Denver | 1025 Zuni Street, Denver, CO 80204 Trouts Frisco | 309 B Main St, Frisco, CO 80443 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | FLY FISHING GEAR Fly Rods | Fly Reels | Fly Lines | Terminal Tackle | Flies | Fly Fishing Accessories | Fly Tying Tools & Materials | Fly Fishing Waders | Fly Fishing Apparel | Fly Fishing Vests, Bags, & Packs | Fly Fishing Closeouts | FLY FISHING SERVICES Fly Fishing Guided Trips | Fly Fishing Education & Classes | Fly Fishing Events | Fly Fishing Reports | Fly Fishing Guide Reports | Fly Fishing Stream Flows | Fly Fishing Blog | PROUDLY SERVING THE COLORADO ANGLING COMMUNITY SINCE 1995 Trouts Fly Fishing has two full-service fly shops in Denver & Frisco, CO. We are privately owned and operated, and we pride ourselves on operating in a manner that goes against the grain of the traditional fly shop. In addition to selling fly fishing goods, Trouts also offers a wide selection of fly fishing classes, guided trips, and destination travel options. Whether you are looking to book a guide for a day, take a class to expand your fly fishing knowledge, book that dream destination fly fishing trip, or just pick up some supplies before your next outing, Trouts Fly Fishing is here to meet your needs.