The Olive Hopper is a versatile pattern that will sit temptingly, hanging in surface tension with legs dangling. It can also be fished wet, static or twitched.
Imitates: Grasshoppers and grasshopper nymphs
METHOD
You will find your best hopper fishing on hot windy afternoons. Grasshoppers can swim by kicking their hind legs in unison, using the same method as they employ when jumping. This is simply mimicked by fishing the fly on the surface and retrieving it with short sharp pulls. Continue for about three feet and then let your fly drift for 20 seconds before recommencing the retrieve. This imitates the grasshopper having a rest.
Olive Hopper*
KES 1,300.00Price
