About the Orange Hopper Trout Fly
The Orange Hopper is a versatile pattern that will sit temptingly, hanging in surface tension with legs dangling. It can also be fished wet, static or twitched.
There are not many splashy takes with this fly, just nice confident slurps from brown trout.
Its vivid orange colour gives it strong visibility even in murky water or under variable light, making it easier for trout to detect surface presence.
Designed for buoyancy, it rides the surface film confidently and withstands short bursts of drag or disturbance.
The realistic hopper profile entices fish looking for terrestrial food items. Most effective when terrestrials are active, typically mid to late summer.
Fishing Tips:
Cast across likely feeding lanes and let it land with minimal disturbance.
Let it drift naturally, then add gentle twitches or hops to mimic insect motion.
Try it in tandem rigs (hopper above, nymph below) to tempt fish in both surface and near-surface zones.
Use appropriate tippet strength and fine leader tapers; though buoyant, presentation finesse remains critical.
Country of origin for this trout fly: England
This trout fly is designed to be fished on Dams & Reservoirs, Rivers & Streams, Still Water
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