RIO's Juicy Hopper Color:Gray When the salmon are spawning

When the salmon are spawning trout and steelhead are happy to scoop up loose eggs that tumble down the river

Still the best fish-catching midge pupae/larvae out there

I came up with this pattern as a platform to tie as many different colors of small mayfly nymphs as I found underneath the rocks of the rivers I guided

and are particularly loved by trout

the flex of the material is best for larger flies

RIO's Juicy Hopper Color:Gray When the salmon are spawningFrom July 4th to first frost, a good hopper pattern is an absolute must in your box if you fish for trout. RIO's Juicy Hopper has many key design features that make it an excellent summer pattern; the heavy curved hook lowers the center of gravity and help it land (and sit) correctly, the leg color matches the body just like the real insect, and the body markings and properly placed antennae give excellent elements of life and realism. There is enough