This is the most complete, clearest, and informative "hopper/dropper" lesson I have ever watched. can't wait to get out on the water and try it. Thanks Joe
@redsflyshop2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vince!
@stephenbrody2717 Жыл бұрын
Joe’s always makes me wish I lived in Washington so I could go to Reds and fish with those guys. Another great video. Joe is a great communicator.
@redsflyshop Жыл бұрын
Stephen, thanks so much. Very kind words and I'm grateful for the opportunity to do this for a living. Really appreciate the props!
@brianfeeney94932 жыл бұрын
Hey HOWDY !!!! This is One of the BEST Tutorials EVER !!!!!! “ ON - POINT !!! “. Thank You SO MUCH !!!!!!! This is Phenomenal Actually …… So Much POOR content out there …… This is REAL & HELPFUL !!!!!! Much Thanks !!!! ✨🎣💫
@billadolf4382 Жыл бұрын
The most comprehensive explanation I've found. Thank you.
@redsflyshop Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill, really appreciate it. I wish I knew some of these things years ago. Would have kept me more consistent and confident.
@FlyFishingChronicles2 жыл бұрын
Vertical drift is something a lot of fly fisherman are not aware of when it comes to nymph fishing. Adding split shots can also help to compensate the vertical currents.
@lunchpail22 жыл бұрын
Awesome, straightforward info as always Joe! Thank you. 😊 One additional thing I like to do is to tie the dropper tippet through the eye on the hopper so you can use a loop knot to attach the tippet to the hopper. This lets the dropper tippet swivel and let’s the nymph sink more readily.
@cachi-78782 жыл бұрын
Good info, Joe. I wish you had talked about why the NZ yarn indicator achieves this without much fuss from the angler. Thanks!
@danebono76672 жыл бұрын
Great info, as always, Joe. Couldn't agree more on the oversized beadheads, which is part of the reason I most often use perdigons as my dropper when flows are high.
@redsflyshop2 жыл бұрын
Yes, they sink like a bullet.
@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy2 жыл бұрын
3 to 1 is a good ratio! Nothing sucks in fishing more than knowing that you just put a fish on a death timer, or blinded it because the dropper wrapped around your fish and hooked it in the eye, or belly or gills!
@redsflyshop2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. The wrap up is a killer man. Fine tippet is like a razor blade on trout skin.
@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy2 ай бұрын
@@redsflyshop hah!! I forgot I watched this video! Well, I guess that's a sign from the universe to head out with a dry dropper rig! Thursday is the day!! I'm so excited!
@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy2 ай бұрын
Hopper dropper is my favorite way to fish!!
@redsflyshop2 ай бұрын
More and more I'm finding that I guide with Hopper Dropper rigs, so that we can be mobile and swap out to a streamer or a straight dry fly quickly, no fuss. Moving it around the river is so much faster than an indicator as well.
@bos6782 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very descriptive lesson on Hopper Dropper, truly appreciated.
@redsflyshop Жыл бұрын
You bet, I'm glad it came out as good as it did. People seem to connect with some of the ideas here.
@ByongSun2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Covered a lot of good detail while still being digestible. The illustration and physical example of the flies really helped me understand exactly what you are taking about. Would love to see more videos like this.
@rob35182 жыл бұрын
Great advise as always. Thanks
@johns22134 ай бұрын
Very good explanation of river current speed dynamics. Also applies to nymph/indicator fishing. Looking a bit head I've has success using hopper with small beetle or terrestrial as a dropper. Both flies on the surface and trout considering the hopper but shies away often grab the smaller terrestrial pattern. Give it a try!
@redsflyshop3 ай бұрын
Cool, thanks that's a good tip.
@christiancherry13772 жыл бұрын
Droppin' Science, Joe! Great job as always.
@neverhomeguideservice Жыл бұрын
Oh man that clicked in my head! Oooooh ah ha moment. Thx Joe!
@how_nate_rolls46032 жыл бұрын
Really solid and thorough tutorial. Well done. I learned a good bit.
@thetraveljack2 жыл бұрын
For the upstream tension tip, add a wiggle to your rod tip as you do it. It will make your hopper/stonefly skate on the surface better.
@beo772 жыл бұрын
Let the nymph catch up so the presentation is more natural through the drift. I always did this when using a floating indicator esp in fast water but wasn’t sure if it was the proper technique. Thanks for the confirmation!
@oldsmugglerflyfishing2 жыл бұрын
Great information! Been fishing for dry-dropper rig for awhile and this video it's very helpful.
@agrifoguy Жыл бұрын
Nice concise , clear instructions !
@chasinbowsnbrowns36522 жыл бұрын
Very nice illustration and informative video ! Well done !
@patrickwilder44792 жыл бұрын
Great lesson from Prof Joe!
@captainkoo Жыл бұрын
Outstanding video. Clear explanation and great diagrams ..
@scottyeager223411 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your video. Just subscribed. Keep breaking things down. I’m new to FF and eating this stuff up!
@redsflyshop11 ай бұрын
Awesome. I want everyone to experience the highs and joys that I have had in fly fishing. Appreciate the subscribe and the kind words. Fish on!
@Mr123GladiatorКүн бұрын
Hey, nice video. Thanks.
@redsflyshop11 сағат бұрын
Hey thanks for watching, appreciate the props. Good luck on the water.
@mikemcnamara37772 жыл бұрын
Interesting take. Keep hopper floating drag free for natural presentation. Lengthen the dropper tippet to get the dropper deeper. Finally use droppers that don’t have a lot of water drag but be aware they the dropper presentation will be unnaturally fast.
@moscaman5592 жыл бұрын
Spot on Joe, thanks!
@esjovold65722 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you. Lots of good ideas.
@paulkick787011 ай бұрын
This is great teaching!
@davethomasthedreamteam94182 жыл бұрын
That fish drawing is sick.
@redsflyshop2 жыл бұрын
Yea, I'm pretty much Tara Banks with my art.
@stephenbrody2717 Жыл бұрын
@@redsflyshop 😂
@ronkreed2 жыл бұрын
Excellent information. Thank you.
@MO-vr1jg2 жыл бұрын
“Upstream tension on the hopper”….great tip.
@joeborgione54772 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thanks!
@martinhodell8465 Жыл бұрын
for what it's worth, Flouro is monofilament. So is nylon. I think the distinction you're trying to make is flouro vs nylon.
@kevinihintz11 ай бұрын
Great tutorial 😊
@redsflyshop11 ай бұрын
Thanks Kevin, much appreciated!
@adamguerich9200 Жыл бұрын
appriciate teh tips!
@57markyboy2 жыл бұрын
Great information!
@scottnock52412 жыл бұрын
Nice job!!!
@karmic_pirate7072 жыл бұрын
Nice fish drawing
@shallas2 жыл бұрын
Hey Joe great video! who uses a 3x?
@midisax Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@ibookje2 жыл бұрын
Why not use the analogy of nymph fishing with a strike indicator? Because that’s what hopper-dropper fishing is. Either use a heavier nymph if you’re fishing short drifts or lengthen the distance of the dropper. Generally length 3x the depth you’re fishing
@garysoden9048 Жыл бұрын
Wow…. This just might be a huge tool in my toolbox!! Question… will the non slip mono loop knot work if I use a fluorocarbon tippet to help the nymph drop more of a straight drop below the hopper? Thanks for all your videos..🎣🎣🎣🎣
@xaquinlopezgomez1028 Жыл бұрын
But, the set you are showing is fishing downstream...is that what you mean?
@daleleavitt Жыл бұрын
...to say nothing of the wind that tends to drive the dry fly, especially a hopper, like a sailboat over the water even faster than the current.
@coryleschuk48292 жыл бұрын
Dope .. thanks
@richardberger263 Жыл бұрын
what is the maximum length dropper leader would you use
@jdigioia1130 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video - always helpful! Do you use a specific fly line for H/D fishing? 🎣
@redsflyshop Жыл бұрын
Great question. I personally don't change anything, but do find that Weight Forward lines are much better than Double Taper lines. Likely your existing line will turn over a (2) fly rig just fine. Just keep your leader at 7.5' or less for the ease of casting.
@kush252 Жыл бұрын
What is the ideal size for a 3w rod to dry hopper? Thanks
@giovannibott72422 жыл бұрын
I have that 5X Fluoro Carbon. Can’t tie a loop knot or any knot without breaking when setting the knot. Is this just a bad batch or is this typical?
@Scarbis932 жыл бұрын
I have been fishing fast water and avoid indicators so I went to the very large chubby Chernobyl to help my fly from drowning. I’ll try to downsize and see if I become more effective. Thanks for the info!
@Rlec0212 жыл бұрын
Do hopper dropper setups work in the middle of the river? Or more so to be used on the bank? I know the nymph would work in the middle but I guess what I’m wondering is will fish still come up and take a hopper or chubby chernoble away from the banks?
@redsflyshop2 жыл бұрын
Oh absolutely, it's a great question. I have found that when anglers fish a "hopper dropper" with the mentality they are fishing the nymph, not just the dry fly, both flies become more productive because you are casting to where most of the fish are. Looking for unique boulders, seamlines, drop offs, etc. So YES absolutely it works mid river. Just follow your gut instincts and you'll find that both patterns are more productive.
@Rlec0212 жыл бұрын
@@redsflyshop Thanks for the response. Good info
@seanp4038 Жыл бұрын
Great video Joe! If your using the non slip mono loop double rig and you want to change your top fly? What’s the best way too change it out?
@rickwilson284810 ай бұрын
please shpw better pictures of your flies you are using when you are showing them they are a blur!!!