Bibio Hopper

The Bibio Hopper is an essential attractor pattern for fly fishers who know the value of surface disturbance. Unlike dry flies designed to sit flush, the Hopper’s design—built with a full, palmered hackle—is specifically intended to ride high and create maximum movement.

Tied for Action:

• The Perfect Wake: When pulled, twitched, or fished in a good wave, the generous hackle pushes water, creating a wake that mimics the frantic struggles of large land-borne insects (like a beetle or Hawthorn Fly) that have tumbled into the water. This visual disturbance is a powerful trigger for aggressive trout.
• Versatile Attraction: It’s an excellent choice for dapping methods, but equally effective when used as the bob fly in a pulled three-fly team, where it helps lead the cast and bring fish into range of your droppers.

This is a rugged, buoyant pattern, tied by me to withstand repeated casts and the hard-hitting takes you get when fishing high in the water. Put your faith in the Hopper when the wind is up!