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TROUT Tip - hopper dropper alternative

Hopper season is here, but try this rig alternative

It’s terrestrial time, so leading your rig with a hopper (aka grasshopper) is a great idea. It not only is a big, tasty meal for a trout, but it serves as a great lead fly for a second fly.

It is common to fish a hopper/dropper setup with a nymph, but have you ever tried it with a streamer? If not, give this video from Orvis a watch to see how to set it up and then give it a try.


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By Trout Unlimited Staff.