Hopper - Dave's Foam

Hopper – Dave’s Foam Body

A modern take on a classic, the Dave’s Foam Body Hopper builds on Dave Whitlock’s legendary pattern with a durable foam body for improved buoyancy and longer-lasting performance. Designed to ride high on the water, this fly is easy to track and ideal for fishing active summer conditions.

Grasshoppers are a key terrestrial food source, especially along grassy banks and open water. This pattern excels in those situations and performs equally well as a standalone fly or in a dry-dropper setup.

🎯 Key Features

• High-floating foam body for extended drift time
• Based on Dave Whitlock’s proven hopper design
• Easy to see and track on the water
• Ideal for dry-dropper rigs
• Effective along banks, seams, and structure

🪶 Imitates

Grasshoppers and other large terrestrials

📏 Sizes

#6 – #16