Dave's Hopper Grasshopper Dry Fly Set – Yellow Foam Body (4 Flies, Size 8) | The Fly Fishing Place

Overview

Discover Dave's Hopper from The Fly Fishing Place, a classic dry fly pattern crafted for surface presentations on warm days. This yellow foam-bodied grasshopper set includes four flies on size 8 hooks and features an improved Dave Whitlock-style silhouette. The buoyant foam enhances visibility on the water while delivering a realistic profile that anglers can trust for cast-and-watch action.

Designed for engaging, surface-level takes, these dries combine a time-tested look with modern buoyancy. The result is a pattern that stays buoyant through playful ripples and light chop, helping you track the presentation from the bank to midstream and beyond. While success depends on many conditions, the setup is built to offer a reliable surface option when fish feed on surface cues.

Key advantages

• Unsinkable foam keeps the pattern riding high on the surface for easy visibility.
• Improved Dave Whitlock design provides a familiar, proven silhouette for discerning trout.
• Bright yellow foam body enhances on-water visibility across varying light and water conditions.
• Versatile enough for trout and other surface-feeding species in calm to pocket-water habitats.
• Set includes four flies on ready-to-use size 8 hooks for quick deployment.

Ideal scenarios

• Bank-popping during hot summer days when surface activity rises.
• Searching pocket-water pockets for cruising or rising fish.
• Surface presentations used with an indicator and a beaded nymph dropper for enhanced drifts.

What’s included

• Set of 4 dry flies
• Hook size 8
• Improved Dave Whitlock dry fly pattern

Craft and use

The Dave’s Hopper dries are designed for easy visibility and confident presentation. While results are shaped by water conditions, hatch timing, and angler technique, the buoyant foam and crisp silhouette can help you present a natural surface pattern with minimal drag. Use as a stand-alone dry or pair with a beaded nymph dropper for indicator-style fishing on drifting lines.

Care and handling

Store dries dry, out of direct sun, and avoid crushing the foam. A quick reset after a strong take helps maintain buoyancy and prolong pattern life. With proper care, this four-fly set can be a dependable surface option across a season of varied conditions.