Grasshopper Flies

Grasshoppers can be a fat juicy steak floating cafeteria style down the feeding lane of an extra large trout. To survive, a big river wise, experienced trout has already learned how to get the most bang for his/her feeding buck. If it takes more energy to eat a bug than the amount of energy it will provide once eaten - a smart trout doesn't bother. So, when a large trout sees a big tasty hunk of an insect just a little outside of the regular dining zone, if it looks like easy prey, it WILL go get it! These flies are tied by my son Matt and sold all over the West as Simms Foam Hoppers. They have two piece fluttering rubber legs that move like the real thing, and have caught a greater proportion of over 20 inch fish than any other fly in my vest. They don't always work (what does?), but when they do, the strikes are so exciting, the tippet can be heavier, and the fish are usually landed!