The Fly Fishing Place Hippie Stomper Foam Dry Flies – Set of 4 (Hook Size 14) Black Tan

Elevate your trout and bass fishing with Hippie Stomper Foam Dry Flies

The Hippie Stomper foam dry flies deliver buoyant surface action with a lifelike silhouette that helps you cover water confidently on warm days and in breezy conditions. With a black tan pattern, these foam body dries are designed to float true and respond to light currents, giving you a visible, inviting presentation for topwater-feeding fish. This set includes four flies in hook size 14, offering versatility for early season runs and pocket water exploration.

These dries excel as a practical option for bank fishing and water-edge scouting. The buoyant foam keeps the fly riding high even when you pull the line to provoke subtle surface activity, while the traditional grasshopper or stonefly look provides a familiar profile that fish recognize from nearby hatches. Anglers often pair these with a beaded nymph dropper to create an effective hopper rig, or fish them solo to test surface response on a range of streams and lakes.

Key benefits at a glance

• Superior buoyancy keeps the pattern floating on top of the water for easier visibility
• Versatile for bank popping, pocket water, and edge fishing in warm weather
• Recognizable grasshopper/stonefly-inspired profile that can trigger surface takes
• Four flies per pack in hook size 14, enabling quick setup and rig variety
• Popular choice in Montana and the Rocky Mountain West for reliable topwater patterns

How to fish them

Use these dries as the lead pattern in a hopper rig or as a surface fly with a light dropper nymph. Cast along seams and pockets, allow a natural drift, and adjust your stop-and-go retrieves to match water conditions and fish activity. A calm, patient approach can help you detect subtle takes on bright days.

Pro tips for success

• Match color and size to local hatches and water clarity for optimal visibility
• Keep pauses natural to avoid spooking fish; drift through likely feeding lanes
• Carry variations in foam color to adapt as light shifts through the day

Quality and packaging

Four flies in hook size 14 provide dependable coverage for multiple spots or weather windows. The foam body is designed to resist sinking, promoting consistent presentation across a range of river and lake environments.

Why choose The Fly Fishing Place

We design gear with practical fishing in mind, focusing on buoyancy, visibility, and ease of use. While results depend on conditions and technique, these Hippie Stomper dries offer a reliable, surface-oriented option to test in various scenarios.