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Hopper Dropper // Understanding the Dry Fly Dropper Nymph Combo

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Red's Fly Shop

Red's Fly Shop

Күн бұрын

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@vincecaporale3544
@vincecaporale3544 2 жыл бұрын
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
@redsflyshop
@redsflyshop 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vince!
@stephenbrody2717
@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
@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!
@brianfeeney9493
@brianfeeney9493 2 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
@billadolf4382 Жыл бұрын
The most comprehensive explanation I've found. Thank you.
@redsflyshop
@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.
@FlyFishingChronicles
@FlyFishingChronicles 2 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.
@lunchpail2
@lunchpail2 2 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-7878
@cachi-7878 2 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!
@danebono7667
@danebono7667 2 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.
@redsflyshop
@redsflyshop 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, they sink like a bullet.
@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy
@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy 2 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!
@redsflyshop
@redsflyshop 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. The wrap up is a killer man. Fine tippet is like a razor blade on trout skin.
@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy
@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy 2 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!
@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy
@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy 2 ай бұрын
Hopper dropper is my favorite way to fish!!
@redsflyshop
@redsflyshop 2 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
@bos6782 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very descriptive lesson on Hopper Dropper, truly appreciated.
@redsflyshop
@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.
@ByongSun
@ByongSun 2 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.
@rob3518
@rob3518 2 жыл бұрын
Great advise as always. Thanks
@johns2213
@johns2213 4 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!
@redsflyshop
@redsflyshop 3 ай бұрын
Cool, thanks that's a good tip.
@christiancherry1377
@christiancherry1377 2 жыл бұрын
Droppin' Science, Joe! Great job as always.
@neverhomeguideservice
@neverhomeguideservice Жыл бұрын
Oh man that clicked in my head! Oooooh ah ha moment. Thx Joe!
@how_nate_rolls4603
@how_nate_rolls4603 2 жыл бұрын
Really solid and thorough tutorial. Well done. I learned a good bit.
@thetraveljack
@thetraveljack 2 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.
@beo77
@beo77 2 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!
@oldsmugglerflyfishing
@oldsmugglerflyfishing 2 жыл бұрын
Great information! Been fishing for dry-dropper rig for awhile and this video it's very helpful.
@agrifoguy
@agrifoguy Жыл бұрын
Nice concise , clear instructions !
@chasinbowsnbrowns3652
@chasinbowsnbrowns3652 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice illustration and informative video ! Well done !
@patrickwilder4479
@patrickwilder4479 2 жыл бұрын
Great lesson from Prof Joe!
@captainkoo
@captainkoo Жыл бұрын
Outstanding video. Clear explanation and great diagrams ..
@scottyeager2234
@scottyeager2234 11 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your video. Just subscribed. Keep breaking things down. I’m new to FF and eating this stuff up!
@redsflyshop
@redsflyshop 11 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!
@Mr123Gladiator
@Mr123Gladiator Күн бұрын
Hey, nice video. Thanks.
@redsflyshop
@redsflyshop 11 сағат бұрын
Hey thanks for watching, appreciate the props. Good luck on the water.
@mikemcnamara3777
@mikemcnamara3777 2 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.
@moscaman559
@moscaman559 2 жыл бұрын
Spot on Joe, thanks!
@esjovold6572
@esjovold6572 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you. Lots of good ideas.
@paulkick7870
@paulkick7870 11 ай бұрын
This is great teaching!
@davethomasthedreamteam9418
@davethomasthedreamteam9418 2 жыл бұрын
That fish drawing is sick.
@redsflyshop
@redsflyshop 2 жыл бұрын
Yea, I'm pretty much Tara Banks with my art.
@stephenbrody2717
@stephenbrody2717 Жыл бұрын
@@redsflyshop 😂
@ronkreed
@ronkreed 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent information. Thank you.
@MO-vr1jg
@MO-vr1jg 2 жыл бұрын
“Upstream tension on the hopper”….great tip.
@joeborgione5477
@joeborgione5477 2 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thanks!
@martinhodell8465
@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.
@kevinihintz
@kevinihintz 11 ай бұрын
Great tutorial 😊
@redsflyshop
@redsflyshop 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Kevin, much appreciated!
@adamguerich9200
@adamguerich9200 Жыл бұрын
appriciate teh tips!
@57markyboy
@57markyboy 2 жыл бұрын
Great information!
@scottnock5241
@scottnock5241 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job!!!
@karmic_pirate707
@karmic_pirate707 2 жыл бұрын
Nice fish drawing
@shallas
@shallas 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Joe great video! who uses a 3x?
@midisax
@midisax Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@ibookje
@ibookje 2 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
@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
@xaquinlopezgomez1028 Жыл бұрын
But, the set you are showing is fishing downstream...is that what you mean?
@daleleavitt
@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.
@coryleschuk4829
@coryleschuk4829 2 жыл бұрын
Dope .. thanks
@richardberger263
@richardberger263 Жыл бұрын
what is the maximum length dropper leader would you use
@jdigioia1130
@jdigioia1130 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video - always helpful! Do you use a specific fly line for H/D fishing? 🎣
@redsflyshop
@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
@kush252 Жыл бұрын
What is the ideal size for a 3w rod to dry hopper? Thanks
@giovannibott7242
@giovannibott7242 2 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?
@Scarbis93
@Scarbis93 2 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!
@Rlec021
@Rlec021 2 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?
@redsflyshop
@redsflyshop 2 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.
@Rlec021
@Rlec021 2 жыл бұрын
@@redsflyshop Thanks for the response. Good info
@seanp4038
@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?
@rickwilson2848
@rickwilson2848 10 ай бұрын
please shpw better pictures of your flies you are using when you are showing them they are a blur!!!
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