Big Sky Hopper

The Bigsky Hopper by Umpqua has earned its place as a guide favorite, blending innovation and practicality to create a highly effective terrestrial pattern. Built on a jig hook, it boasts a multi-colored stacked foam body, offering excellent buoyancy and a lifelike silhouette. Its realistic hind legs, inspired by the Thunder Thighs Hopper, add to its authenticity, while the tapered and segmented abdomen enhances its natural appearance. Designed to entice even the most selective trout, the Bigsky Hopper is a reliable choice for late summer and early fall when grasshoppers are abundant. Its durability and realistic profile make it a must-have for anglers targeting weary, pressured fish.

Fish the Bigsky Hopper tight to banks, overhanging vegetation, or near grassy edges where hoppers naturally fall into the water. Use a drag-free drift to mimic a natural hopper landing, but don’t be afraid to give it an occasional twitch to imitate struggling movement and trigger a strike. Pair it with a small beadhead dropper fly, like a pheasant tail or copper john, to cover both surface and subsurface feeders.