Black Hopper

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The Black Hopper is an excellent, dark terrestrial dry fly for trout feeding on heather flies, hawthorn flies, small crane flies and other wind-blown insects. Its black body create s a clear silhouette, particularly in ripple and broken light.Fish it close to bankside vegetation or along stillwater wind lanes. Start with a static or drag-free presentation, then use a small twitch to suggest a struggling insect. This is the sort of dependable dry that can turn a quiet rise into a memorable take. Show more