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Best Hopper & Cricket Flies for Trout

Best time: Summer through early fall
Water: Rivers, banks, undercut edges, and grassy areas
Size: Typically 6–14

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Fish large terrestrial patterns tight to banks and structure, especially on windy days when insects are blown into the water.

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  • Baby Boy Hopper

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    A great hopper pattern that isn’t over-sized like many out there. Foam will keep this bug floating and gives it a great segmented look. Fish as is...

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  • Boy Wonder Hopper - Umpqua

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    Designed by Charlie Craven My Boy Wonder Hopper has been in various stages of development for about ten years now. The Charlie Boy has always been ...

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  • Bubba's Hog Call Hopper - Fulling Mill

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    Not all foam-bodied hopper flies are the same.Just ask the trout. The subtle innovation in the Hog Caller Hopper lies in its rear legs-they'...

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  • Club Sandwich

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    Fish these all day during the Giant salmonfly hatch of the west, also a great hopper pattern. Very durable and buoyant. A new twist on the trip...

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  • Dave's Hopper -Foam Body

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    This all time favorite Hopper pattern just got a lot better. A foam body makes this pattern virtually unsinkable, meaning more time with your fly ...

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  • Double Fat Albert

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    Ah the king of terrestrial patterns, the Fat Albert. If your heading to Montana, chances are your box is full of these and Chubby Chernobyls. ...

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  • Eric's Clodhopper

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    An easy to see foam pattern. Drives fish wild, great hopper pattern. Sometimes it is best to catch fish now and ask questions later. Prime candida...

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  • Fat Albert

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    Ever see a dessert cart, and want something without knowing what it is? The Fat Albert might be a dessert cart for trout. Like the Chernobyl ...

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  • Foam Hopper

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    Hopper's show up everywhere in the summer and in many places last a good long time. Fish know a tasty, nutritious treat when they see one.  Strike...

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  • Grand Hopper

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    A realistic, durable, high floating Hopper pattern. Use this pattern from around the end of July to late September. When fishing this fly, make 3 ...

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  • Great Hopper

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    Very Similar to our Grand Hopper, but with a squared off body. A realistic, durable, high floating Hopper pattern. Use this pattern from around th...

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  • Half Chubby

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    Half Chubby The Half Chubby takes the proven profile and buoyancy of the classic Chubby Chernobyl and trims it down into a smaller, more na...

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  • Hi-Viz Grand Hopper - Rainy's

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    Hi-viz foam along the top makes it easy to see to dim conditions. Foam body make this a great option for rougher waters. Tied with Rainy's top of...

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  • Juicy Hopper - RIO

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    From July 4th to first frost, a good hopper pattern is an absolute must in your box if you fish for trout. RIO's Juicy Hopper has many key design f...

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  • Kurt's Head-Turner Hopper - Rainy's

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    Foam body make this a great option for rougher waters. Tied with Rainy's top of the line foam. 

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  • Micro Chubby - Solitude

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    The super popular Chubby Chernobyl is now available in micro sizes. Perfect for when trout start to become wary of the big foam stuff. This is a g...

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  • Mop Hopper

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    We combined two of the greatest fly tying materials into a heck of a nice terrestrial.  All the benefits of foam (high floating, durable) with the...

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  • Panther Creek Hopper - Fulling Mill

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    Great for all rivers with hopper action Hopper's show up everywhere in the summer and in many places last a good long time. Fish know a tasty, nu...

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  • Parachute Frankenhopper - RIO

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    "Frank" as he's known in certain watersheds is a block headed foam grasshopper imitation, tied with silicone legs, a wing and a parachute post, Fra...

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  • Parachute Hopper

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    Like other parachutes the Parachute Hopper rides low in the water, is easy to see in low light.  Hopper and other terrestrials make an easy high c...

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  • Red Legged Hi-Viz Hopper - Rainy's

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    Red legs and attraction while a hi-viz top makes it easy to see. Tied with Rainy's top of the line foam.

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  • Stalcup's Hopper - Solitude

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    Shane Staclup's flies are always effective and never overdressed. This fly floats high without using too much foam. Easy to see.

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  • Swisher's Foam PMX - Montana Fly Co

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    Stonefly Hopper All-around summer trout snack Floats high, catches fish

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  • Thunder Thighs Hopper - Umpqua

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    This simple little foam pattern will work as everything from a Cicada to a Hopper, Stonefly, Hellgramite or even a Cricket. It is a tasty piece of ...

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  • Zach's Idylwilde Chubby - Montana Fly Co

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    Zach is a legend.  This fly is legendary. He is a friend of the shop, put me on my first bonefish, and sold us many of the fly displays in the sho...

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How to Fish Hopper & Cricket Patterns

Hopper and cricket patterns are highly effective during summer and early fall when terrestrial insects are active along riverbanks. Trout often key on these larger food sources, especially on windy days.

  • Fish tight to banks, undercut edges, and grassy areas
  • Use a dead drift or slight twitch to imitate struggling insects
  • Cover water—trout will move to eat large terrestrials

When to Fish Terrestrial Flies

Terrestrial fishing is most productive during warm months when insects are abundant near the water.

  • Best from mid-summer through early fall
  • Windy afternoons often produce the most activity
  • Effective even when no hatch is present

Fly Selection Tips for Hoppers & Crickets

Trout are less selective when feeding on terrestrials, making these patterns a great option for covering water and finding fish.

  • Use larger flies (sizes 6–14) for visibility and attraction
  • Foam patterns provide better floatation and durability
  • Ant and beetle patterns can be effective when fish are refusing larger flies

Terrestrial Fly Quality & Construction

  • Hooks: Chemically sharpened for strong hook sets
  • Materials: Durable foam, rubber legs, and buoyant bodies for long-lasting performance
  • Profiles: Designed to imitate large terrestrial insects
  • Tested: Proven effective on rivers where bank-side feeding is common

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