Tying the GFA Hopper - Dressed Irons

Step by Step showing you how to tie the GFA Hopper fly.
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Hook: Mustad 9672, #4 - 12
Thread: UTC 140 Denier, Brown
Body: Peacock Herl and 2mm Closed Cell Foam, Brown
Wing: Deer Hair, Natural
Legs: Round Rubber legs, Medium Black
Head & Hot Spot: 2mm Closed Cell Foam, Brown and Orange
The GFA Hopper is a a wonderful fly that rides high on the water, is easy to tie and can be tied in many colors and hair combinations for all sorts of fishing situations. A great hopper pattern for coldwater and warmwater species and if you like... it is a a wonderful panfish fly in sizes 10 & 12! -- Enjoy
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[@hirkojs]

Great Pattern that looks fairly easy to tie. Mega Thx !!

[@DressedIrons]

You are very welcome and thanks for the comment. There are so many foam hopper pattern that are fun to tie as well as fish. - Ian Anderson

[@paulbridgers3820]

Good looking and easy looking pattern, I think I'm going to tie some up for this spring. Thanks for sharing. Really liking these hooper patterns.

[@DressedIrons]

I am glad you like the fly and the video. Thanks for the feedback and comment. I like the foam hopper patterns as well. Easy to tie (usually), fun to fish and fun to experiment with. - Ian Anderson