Hopper Fly Question

[Kamikaze]

Hi Folks, appreciate another knowledge sharing.

 

I have a couple of hoppers that is made of foam. Some fisher man told me I don't need to put a floatant on it because these has closed air in them. Some said put as much as I can.

 

I am confused? Which is truth? Can anybody answer?

[bigbowtrout]

I would just give it a go without first and watch what it does. if it stays on top then great but sometimes the foam can get water soaked so just sqeeze it dry and then try some floatant.

[walker1]

I still add floatant to these flies as it helps the hackle stay on top.

[DonnieM]

I put a bit just to really make it sit up high, especially in buckets and riffle seams, but its probably just personal preference.

[bcubed]

Top Ride, Shake and Float, Shake n Bake...etc etc, better then any gink or anything for CDC and foam bugs..

[Nick0Danger]

i put aquel on my foam it helps.

[SilverDoctor]

Doc's tip

I spray all my dry flies and hoppers after I tie them with 3M Scotchguard. The stuff for waterproofing couches from spills. Water proofs the heck out of them. All flies do get water soaked after a few fish. Fish slime makes em sink. I like to wash all my dry flies in soapy water rinse then 3M again.

[Taco]

I wouldn't, live grasshoppers float low in the surface film not on top of. If you want to imitate a live hopper, fish them on the verge of sinking and with some movement.

[maxwell]

u got it taco aka ol wtf!

[Kamikaze]

Thanks guys!

It really helps to hear different people's opinions and how to.

They look valid to me.

 

Have a good fishing.