GFA Hopper - Foam Grasshopper Fly, Indicator Fly - McFly Angler Dry Fly Tying Sessions
This pattern is awesome for trout, sunfish, bass, and anything that will eat a grasshopper. It also can be tied in black to mimic a cricket really easily as well. Its a quick, very effective, foam indicator type fly. In fact, ive heard its named "GFI" because its a "General Foam Indicator". However I just realized the fly is not called GFI but GFA (for general foam attractor). Sorry everyone, we all make mistakes, and I had mistaken from a sorta telephone game of sorts. Anyway, it’s A simple, generic, foam type fly. I think I like this pattern better than a Chernobyl ant personally as it seems to get more wary fish to nibble, and is slightly easier to tie. These are awesome little patterns, that are so versatile. I have tied them very large, with a thicker foam, and very small as well. They also can be tied in so many different colors. So give it a try!
As always I am adding a list of the materials below. Keep in mind I use Risen fly materials whenever I can. Their quality is great, and their prices are unmatched for similar quality products. Best of all, I got you all a discount. Type in McFly at checkout to get your 15% off of everything in their shop.
Hooks: Risen Barbless Nymph 9231 (you don't need dry fly hooks with these, they float so well) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/...
Thread: Veevus 10/0 in light Cahill - https://amzn.to/3ov49f4
Dubbing: UV2 Diamond Bright in copper/olive - https://www.jsflyfishing.com/spirit-r...
Body: 2mm Fly Foam in Gold (and a bright color for accent) - https://amzn.to/2W0h0JP
Wing: Elk Hair - https://amzn.to/3m3IKry
Legs: MFC Centipede Legs in Medium - https://amzn.to/37Q2Ro1
Cement: Super Glue - https://amzn.to/3oBr6Nv
Tools.....
Vise: Renzetti Traveler - https://amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec - https://amzn.to/2YWOf39
Scissors: Dr. Slick all purpose - https://amzn.to/3fbLsZm
Whip finisher: Dr. Slick brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - https://www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-be...
Hair Stacker: Griffin regular stacker - https://amzn.to/3m2ispM
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