Bionic Hopper

The Bionic Hopper, created by Umpqua signature tier Lance Egan, is a game-changing terrestrial fly pattern that brings innovation to hopper imitations. Its unique design incorporates three key triggers that set it apart. First, it features a cylinder foam body that perfectly mimics the natural silhouette of a grasshopper's abdomen. Second, the fly boasts long, wiggly legs that extend well away from its body, creating a lifelike silhouette and dynamic movement in the water. Third, the Bionic Hopper is engineered to sit lower on the water's surface, mirroring the impression a real hopper makes when resting. With exceptional buoyancy, high visibility, and these strategic design elements, the Bionic Hopper reliably entices aggressive strikes, making it a must-have for anglers targeting hopper-eating fish.

Dry-Dropper Setup: Utilize the Bionic Hopper as the dry fly in a dry-dropper rig, pairing it with a nymph or emerger pattern beneath to target trout feeding at different levels.