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What's everyone's favorite hopper pattern for the Bow this time of year? I found using a foam body on choppy water works well for me, but is not as effective as a parachute imitation for slower presentations along the rivers edge where they have a better look at the fly.

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Brown foam hoppers for Calgary and downstream, Dave's for Cochrane and upstream. There is a huge difference between the naturals you'll find in Carseland and the ones you'll find in Canmore. I don't know if they're different species or what.

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Nice cheeler! Wish I had've thought of that..

 

 

The only hopper I've tried so far is the Letort - as per Hawgstoppah's list of recommended flies.

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Nice cheeler! Wish I had've thought of that..

The only hopper I've tried so far is the Letort - as per Hawgstoppah's list of recommended flies.

 

 

Letort Hopper Dave's Hopper are great. Here is the one I really like.

 

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Gotta go with the foam Club Sandwich hopper...works on pretty much any water, fast or still... However, size & color do come into play like most other bug imitations. Tan & yellow, tan and orange, tan, gray & yellow, gray & yellow in sizes 8 - 10 - 12. I find they work even when most of the hoppers are darker in color...probably 'cause most have lighter bellies. Knotted back legs add to the realizm, and leave the legs a bit long for more aciton in the surface film.

 

Used 'em in a fly swap at the fly club & rec'd calls from 3 guys who wanted the pattern 'cause they worked so well.

 

Taiter

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