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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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  • 409 Yeager - Umpqua

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    The 409 will clean up any messy pool, riffle or tailout. Clean as could be. It looks like a little bit of everything. A hopper, a golden stone, a j...

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  • Beetle Bailey

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    This new one comes from straight out of a big fly tying magazine.  It's a beetle, its an ant, it's an attractor. The red body contrasts nicely wit...

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  • Big Fat Angie - Umpqua

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    The Big Fat version of the Angie came about because I find Chubbies to just be plain boring. Plus sizing Angie and adding a double wing makes this ...

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  • Carl's Foam Flying Ant - Umpqua

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    When one has rowed a boat for over twenty years, then had to re–tie flies at night, as has Boomer, a theme emerges to the creations from his vise: ...

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  • Chernobyl Momba Ant - Solitude

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    Great terrestrial pattern for when you need things in that nice middle range.

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  • Chubby Chernobyl

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    Description The Chubby Chernobyl is one of the most versatile and reliable dry flies ever designed for western rivers. Built with a high-floating f...

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  • Cricket Hi-Vis

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    Cricket patterns aren't often found in many fly boxes, but those who fish them have noticed some nice success. While crickets aren't always readil...

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  • Curmedgeon Crumpler

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    With roots originating in Colorado, you know this pattern is one trout catching son of a gun. It is designed to be a compact hopper pattern. Great...

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  • Dave's Hopper

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    This is one of the all time favorite Hopper patterns around. Use this pattern from around the end of July to late September. When fishing this fly...

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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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  • 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 Cricket

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    A great choice for late summer or whenever terrestrials are called for. Floats well, for all game fish including all trout, summer steelies, bass ...

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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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  • Hair Wing Hopper

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    Called a Hopper pattern, but I would confidently fish this during just about any big bug hatch, including salmonflies. Tied with tan, black and o...

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  • Half Chernobyl

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    A great salmonfly variation of the classic Chernobyl Ant. The Chernobyl was quick to launch into legendary status. Now with the hair wing it is ev...

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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-Vis Micro Chubby - Montana Fly Co.

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    A simple, effective foam dry.  This will rise fish from May through October on any productive mountain trout stream. Stonefly/hopper/attractor, th...

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  • Hippie Stomper

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    Hippie Stomper (Foam) The Hippie Stomper is one of those foam dries that just flat-out catches fish — especially when you’re not sure what they’re ...

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  • Hoppindicator - Solitude

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    High floating fly that is sure to handle the roughest of waters Works well as an attractor or during terrestrial hatches.

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  • HVT

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    Hi Vis Terrestrial or HVT for short is a great attractor pattern that mimics a plethera of bugs. Crickets, Cicadas, Stones, Caddis, Ants, Hoppers,...

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  • Joe's Hopper

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    One of the oldest, and anymore least used hopper patterns. The red-tail can make a huge difference in attracting fish.  Use this pattern from ar...

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  • Letort Cricket

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    A great choice for late summer or whenever terrestrials are called for. Floats well, for all game fish including all trout, summer steelies, bass ...

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  • Luna Negra (Glows in the Dark) - Solitude

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    A black foam attractor, that can also mimic many insects found through out the year. Pattern glows in the dark, making it extremely visible to bot...

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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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  • Mini Chubby Chernobyl

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    The Mini Chubby Chernobyl is a downsized attractor designed for situations where the full-size Chubby feels like too much. With slightly le...

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  • Morrish 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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  • 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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  • PMX

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    This pattern was designed by Doug Swisher for use in the Bitterroot River in Montana. The Madam X quickly became a classic dry fly attractor patte...

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  • PMX Royal

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    This pattern was designed by Doug Swisher for use in the Bitterroot River in Montana. The Madam X quickly became a classic dry fly attractor patte...

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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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  • Stimi Chew-Toy - Montana Fly Co

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    A great version of the always-popular stimulator Bushier than some versions. Add a wing and rubber legs for the win

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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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  • Terresticator - Solitude

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    High floating fly that is sure to handle the roughest of waters Works well as an attractor or during terrestrial hatches.

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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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  • Turck's Tarantula

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      A staple in the Rockies, this is an attractor that covers grasshoppers and salmon flies as well. Be ready for loads of action and har...

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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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