{"product_id":"daves-hopper-12-flies","title":"Dave's Hopper (12 Flies)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe \"Old School\" realistic hopper that still out-fishes the new stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eBefore modern foam flies existed, Dave's Hopper was the gold standard, and for good reason. Unlike foam patterns that float high like a cork, the spun deer hair head and natural body of this fly allow it to ride lower in the surface film. This perfectly mimics a grasshopper that is waterlogged and struggling to stay afloat, a signal of vulnerability that big, educated trout recognize instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Silhouette:\u003c\/strong\u003e The spun and clipped deer hair head creates a perfect, broad-shouldered profile that pushes water and creates a \"wake\" when twitched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of deer hair and hackle creates a much softer, \"buggier\" footprint on the water than synthetic foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Soggy\" Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e As it absorbs a little water, it sits deeper, imitating a drowning insect. This is often when the biggest fish decide to eat it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity: Sold in packs of 12.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eGuide Tip: This is the pattern to use on slow, glassy pools where fish are inspecting flies closely. Foam can look artificial in flat water; Dave's Hopper looks like organic protein. Cast it hard against the bank and give it a subtle twitch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fish Fuel","offers":[{"title":"8","offer_id":46392645025967,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":46392645058735,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":46392645091503,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9994\/1295\/files\/DavesHopper.jpg?v=1765589829","url":"https:\/\/fishfuel.ca\/products\/daves-hopper-12-flies","provider":"Fish Fuel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}