Super easy hopper fly!

The classic Mr. Peanut hopper fly pattern. Easy, durable, and super effective for anything that swims. Enjoy! #shorts #fishing #flyfishing

[@toflyfish]

For those who would like the entire recipe of materials, you can get a longer version here: toflyfish.com/hopper-fly-pattern-mr-peanut-hopper/

[@marshallbaldwin8960]

This looks great and will be a Largemouth killer. Thanks for the tutorial and so easy to follow.

[@toflyfish]

Thanks, Marshall. Glad to help!

[@Iburn247]

Wow! I'm not a fly fisher and not sure why this hit my feed but I watched all the way thru and that's super impressive!! Looks like a bee

[@toflyfish]

Hey thanks, Adam! You should try fly fishing. It's a ton of fun and puts you in some of the most beautiful places on earth. Thanks again!

[@johnnymccann5607]

option- I take true turn hooks or bend straight shank hooks and bend them that way . tye shank,super glue two pieces of foam with hook between them so hooks face out to the side as fish lure will be flat and curved on the water. tie a little deer hair for tail, glue cheap moving eyes .paint minnow if you choose. on the water give little twitching, then pull under water stop and let float to surface while twitching, and twitching on the surface. what you have is a struggling, slow dying minnow. A really good attractor .papa wishing you well 😊

[@toflyfish]

Hey Johnny, if you tie this, let us know how it works! Thanks!

[@johnnymccann5607]

@toflyfish I have tied it many years ago and worked good . PAPA

[@robertmceuen3630]

Beautiful. Bet it works great. Gonna tie some up. Thanks.

[@toflyfish]

Awesome! Let me know how they do for you.

[@JumbleTronChannel]

Great pattern... has hints of the thunder thigh's pattern I've seen a local guy tie here. Do you have to make the dual color foam yourself or can it be purchased somewhere?

[@toflyfish]

I've seen a few sheet versions of the foam. You still need to cut them into slits, but you don't have to glue them together. Thanks!

[@BYMSA]

Since the fish will see something like this for the first time in their life, they will come to look just out of curiosity :)

[@toflyfish]

Depends on where you're at. Most trout rivers in the U.S. get a fair amount of pressure. Curiosity is a powerful trigger for fish like trout and bass though. Hope fishing's good!

[@joanlynch5271]

Love it 😅

[@toflyfish]

Thanks, Joan!

[@ThatSB]

When you want to turn your 4 weight rig into something you need a 6 weight ti throw, you make this lol

[@toflyfish]

Hey ThatSlyB. Variety is the spice of life. But in all seriousness, using a 7.5' 3x leader would turn this over with ease, particularly if you had a 4 wt. fly line with a powerful head. Moderate wind and casts.

[@ThatSB]

@toflyfish I was only kidding. I just always found it a bit misleading when you see articles or guide videos (usually just shorts) thar imply people should replace a little strike indicator with a dropper hopper and then get shown something the size of hopzilla 😆 I dont know why foam on smaller mayflys is not more popular. I usually make parachute style droppers. And I take some foam (not like this here but just for some added buoyancy) and cut small thin strips of it and tie them in along the hookshank and then dub over it. Doesnt add much bulk but adds buoyancy without changing much of the fly. Never seen it shown though. Im sure I didnt invent it lol

[@toflyfish]

@@ThatSB Yes, I try to use foam wherever I can, since it floats so well and is super durable. Definitely agree that we should have more smaller patterns with foam as a body.👍

[@MeaCulpa04]

Is there a link? Where Can we see it in action?

[@toflyfish]

Hey Myron, there's not a video with trout being slayed, if that's what you're looking for. We do have a longer version of the tying demonstration and an article at toflyfish.com. I can also promise you that this hopper catches fish from musky to bluegill, across multiple continents. I've had folks send me lots of pictures of the years in addition to my own success. Cheers.

[@MeaCulpa04]

@@toflyfish oh I definitely take your word on its effectiveness, it looks good, and yes I love watching videos to see how fish strike on different lures. I’m a novice angler and get as much education from guys such as yourself on the tube, thanks for the upload .

[@toflyfish]

@@MeaCulpa04 Sure, makes sense. Here's a link to the article: toflyfish.com/hopper-fly-pattern-mr-peanut-hopper/ We also have a bunch of articles and podcasts on species, etc. Hope life's good!

[@rodzinnepasjefatherson8875]

What kind of glue you are using to stick 2color foam.

[@toflyfish]

Hey Rodzinne, I actually bought them already assembled in 1/4" strips. There are a few places to buy two-toned foam. Good luck!

[@ks-eq3yx]

This is not a fly it's an abomination

[@toflyfish]

Who knew an abomination would catch so many fish? Crazy!

[@ks-eq3yx]

So does dynamite

[@toflyfish]

@@ks-eq3yx so true.