Dave's Hopper Trout Fly Assortment – Yellow Foam Body Grasshopper Dry Flies (12 Flies, Sizes 8/10/12) | The Fly Fishing Place

The Dave's Hopper Trout Fly Assortment from The Fly Fishing Place features a bright yellow foam body that floats confidently on the surface, inviting fish to investigate. Built around an improved Dave Whitlock dry fly pattern, these hoppers are designed for buoyant, visible presentations during sunny days on the water.

Key benefits for surface fishing

Floating foam keeps the fly on the surface where many fish feed, while the yellow color enhances visibility along fast rivers or reflective water. The robust foam body stands up to multiple casts and drifts, helping you maintain consistent contact with the pattern.

What’s included and how to use it

• Floating dry flies for trout, bass, panfish, or crappie with buoyant foam hoppers.
• Ideal for bank-popping in hot weather or for exploring pocket water any time.
• Classic grasshopper or stonefly adult pattern, packed in a versatile assortment of sizes.
• 12 flies total — four of each size (8, 10, 12) using the improved Dave Whitlock pattern.
• Works well as the surface element in indicators or hopper dropper setups with a beaded nymph dropper.

Practical tips

When the light is bright and shadows are short, give a gentle, drifting retrieve to entice surface takes. Pair this hopper with a light nymph dropper if you want to test deeper water without losing the surface presentation.

Whether you’re new to dry fly fishing or refining a summer strategy, this assortment offers a simple, repeatable option to cover a range of streams and conditions while keeping your fly box compact.