Thread Shredders — Hoppers/Attractors

Letort Hopper Fly Tying Tutorial 0

In this fly tying tutorial Dave discusses the Letort Hopper and covers a bit of its background. Ed Shenk developed this killer little hopper back in the 60's. It is a proven hopper that has a delicate presentation which is very effective on spring creeks, sloughs and slow water areas.

Jack Cabe Fly Tying Tutorial 0

Chubby Chernobyl Tying Tutorial 0

One of the most popular hopper/attractor/stonefly patterns on the market. Originally developed by a fly tying distributor Idylwilde, this is a simple yet highly effective pattern. In this video we are tying one in black/purple, yet various stonefly patterns can be very effective. Micro versions of this to imitate ants/beetles have also been very effective.

Material List

Thread - MFC 3/0

Hook - TMC 5262

Flash - Krystal Flash

Underbody - Evazote Foam

Body - Ice Dub

Underwing - 2mm Crosslink Foam

Wing - McFlyon

Pink Pookie Hopper Fly Tying Tutorial 0

Regionally famous pattern developed the Reiner family of Hatchfinders Fly Shop in Livingston Montana. Anyone who knows East Rosebud knows that this is one of our favorites!! 

Material List

Hook - TMC 5263

Thread - UTC 70 Denier

Body - 2mm Foam

Underwing - Deer Hair

Wing - 2mm Foam

Legs - Barred Sexi Legs

Yellow Stimulator Tying Tutorial 0

Material List

Hook - TMC 2302

Hackle - Whiting Bugger Pack

Body/Thorax - Antron Dubbing

Wing - Bull Elk

Fly Fish Food - Project Cicada 0