Parachute Hopper

Parachute Hopper The Parachute Hopper is a popular fly pattern that imitates a grasshopper, a large terrestrial insect that is a common food source for trout and other fish. The fly is tied with a simple yet effective design, and it is available in a variety of sizes, from 6-16. fly The Parachute Hopper is typically tied with a tan, yellow, or red body, rubber legs, an elk hair wing, and a parachute post. The parachute post makes the fly float upright on the water, and the rubber legs provide both balance and movement. The elk hair wing and the parachute post offer fish a realistic silhouette on the water. The Parachute Hopper can be fished in a variety of water conditions. The fly can be fished dead drift or with a slight retrieve, and it can be used as a single fly or as part of a nymph rig. Here are some tips for fishing the Parachute Hopper: • Fish the Parachute Hopper in areas where you would find grasshoppers. • Use a light tippet, as the Parachute Hopper is a large fly. • Presen