tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post7334978865713665623..comments2024-03-13T11:30:54.425-06:00Comments on The Hopper Juan: The Hopper Juan Tying StepsHopper Juanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-86907836234817472162015-01-05T07:38:30.690-07:002015-01-05T07:38:30.690-07:00Nice blog about vis body kitsNice blog about <a href="http://www.dtmoutlet.com" rel="nofollow">vis body kits</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14390976820651638519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-51821362521861911542013-07-06T22:38:39.233-06:002013-07-06T22:38:39.233-06:00The white foam is attached to the wing. I often c...The white foam is attached to the wing. I often color it with a marker to dull it down a bit. You can use whatever color you want to use. I prefer the looks of tan and brown as most hoppers are tan on the belly and it covers golden stones too. If you need to change the color, you can tie them as needed. Also, tan is easy to color with a marker on the water as needed. It's harder to make a dark piece of foam lighter. Thanks!<br />JuanHopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-54204603418763888252013-06-24T12:26:35.697-06:002013-06-24T12:26:35.697-06:00thanks for the great instructions. On the MFC win...thanks for the great instructions. On the MFC wing material, do you remove the white foam backing somehow, or just leave it on?<br />Also, are the two colors of foam just for esthetics or does the color combo work better? I'm thinking of using two tan pieces for golden stones.Mark U.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-76682804323378234972013-02-06T18:38:03.094-07:002013-02-06T18:38:03.094-07:00Thanks Juan, I really appreciate the details. Thi...Thanks Juan, I really appreciate the details. This is a great fly to use as a platform for hopper/copper/dropper stuff. I use Larry's Arkansas Rubberlegged Stonefly nymph for this with my subsurface stuff. Great versatile pattern with a lot of wow factor. Thanks for sharing it with all of us Colorado flyfishers! Even I can see this fly. Be well.<br /><br />Ranger KenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-88344853126071167162013-02-06T06:57:06.640-07:002013-02-06T06:57:06.640-07:00Thanks for trying out this fly. I appreciate it. ...Thanks for trying out this fly. I appreciate it. The cutters I like are the River Road Creations Chernobyl taper in a size medium. That is what I use for the bodies. For the wing, I use the MFC stonefly wing cutter. I use a large size cutter, I think it is a size 4, for the wing. I like the large size for the wing. I also use the RRC cutters for the wing. I like a size 4 or 6 in that cutter. I hope this helps you out. let me know how it goes. Hopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-14356586738081260552013-02-05T20:15:37.108-07:002013-02-05T20:15:37.108-07:00Juan,
I'm a buddy of Carl's (don't ho...Juan,<br /><br />I'm a buddy of Carl's (don't hold that against me) and I recently decided to ty up some of these great hoppers you make ... so I purchased one of your 5-fly kits. The kit made this somewhat intimidating fly a lot easier to ty, so thanks! Now I have decided to make some more so I started buying the tools I needed. The parts in the kit were somewhat different than what I bought following the instructions above. These photos look like the bodies the MFC Medium Tapered Chernobyl that I cut but the bodies from the kit were a little slimmer. Also, I used a MFC Size 8 Stonefly cutter and that made the underwing a little different also. Any suggestions on specific cutters I should purchase for the best fly?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Ranger KenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-12967639444508332392012-10-22T12:43:51.899-06:002012-10-22T12:43:51.899-06:00What a great hopper pattern. My tying skills are ...What a great hopper pattern. My tying skills are lacking so i picked some up from dream drift flies. Quality fly! Thanks Juan for making such a cool pattern. j.curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01910786828587178286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-78578286913470325662012-07-16T06:42:01.516-06:002012-07-16T06:42:01.516-06:00Jim,
Glad you were able to tie some up. I love t...Jim,<br /><br />Glad you were able to tie some up. I love to hear feedback on the pattern and i love to hear that you had a great day of fishing. Thanks for the info!<br /><br />JuanHopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-4211085666248460852012-07-14T08:33:34.114-06:002012-07-14T08:33:34.114-06:00Juan,
I tied some of your hoppers and tried a cou...Juan,<br /><br />I tied some of your hoppers and tried a couple last week on the North St. Vrain. Wow! The little brookies loved that hopper. The ones tied had a mottled turkey feather wing (coated), micro tubing legs and a white poly yarn top wing.Jim Kelleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-22033233863654115262012-01-28T20:59:34.775-07:002012-01-28T20:59:34.775-07:00Hi Juan, I finally got around to tying up some hop...Hi Juan, I finally got around to tying up some hoppers tonight. Thanks for the kits! They make part of the process simpler. The first one was a little sketchy, but it does get easier as you do more.cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-31273537671901557662011-01-16T20:15:25.978-07:002011-01-16T20:15:25.978-07:00Erik,
Keep tying them. They get easier and bette...Erik,<br /><br />Keep tying them. They get easier and better, the more you tie them. Let us know how they work for you. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />JuanHopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-65144254874774534522011-01-15T13:33:41.501-07:002011-01-15T13:33:41.501-07:00I finally tied up a Hopper Juan using your kit I b...I finally tied up a Hopper Juan using your kit I bought at the Denver Fly Fishing Show. Alas my first Hopper looked more like a cockroach! I decided to jump on your blog for “instructions” and found the Hopper Juan Tying Steps…success!<br /><br />My Hopper Juan doesn’t look as good as yours, but, it certainly looks better than my first try! Can’t wait to tie up some more!Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12944367674856257709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-7491013338171277752011-01-09T12:51:36.235-07:002011-01-09T12:51:36.235-07:00You showed me how tie this fly at the Denver Show,...You showed me how tie this fly at the Denver Show, and I can't see another hopper fly in my fly box again. Excellent instructions and photos of the pattern. Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-31458255765339529952010-09-29T19:10:46.919-06:002010-09-29T19:10:46.919-06:00Awesome fly! Thanks for sharing it!Awesome fly! Thanks for sharing it!DarrinGhttp://cff1611.proboards.com/index.cginoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-3514606477690657532010-07-07T21:06:45.930-06:002010-07-07T21:06:45.930-06:00Thanks Juan
Will try those things out as soon as t...Thanks Juan<br />Will try those things out as soon as the temps drop back below 100.<br />BarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-9390818501786923002010-06-30T12:08:05.880-06:002010-06-30T12:08:05.880-06:00Barry,
Thanks for fishing these and giving me fee...Barry,<br /><br />Thanks for fishing these and giving me feedback. On your issue, the first thing that pops into my mind is that if you are using a #14 fly, you have to make sure your fly is not too top heavy. On a small fly like that, I have to use really thin foam and generally, I go down to a #12 only. If your foam is too thick (tall) and not wide enough, it will flop over, especially if you have hair and high-viz material on the fly. The legs don't generally help to prevent it from tipping over, but if you use the medium sized legs, it might help out a bit as they are a bit thicker and will provide some additional surface contact. I would look at the way you are tying the fly. I get some 2mm foam and stretch it out to make it thinner and replace the elk hair with a synthetic material such as Widow's Web from MFC. This makes it a lower profile fly and for me, has prevented it from flopping over on it's side. I hope this helps! You might have to play around a bit and see how they land and float on the water. It took me a few tries to get things floating correctly but it can be done. Let me know how it goes. <br /><br />JuanHopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-14591798465545371882010-06-28T21:36:32.198-06:002010-06-28T21:36:32.198-06:00Juan, Love this pattern have tied up several color...Juan, Love this pattern have tied up several colors and sizes tonight i went out to try out a #14 with the 3 wt, on some bluegills and had a problem that maybe you can help me with , the rear legs were sticking to the sides of the fly which caused the fly to roll onto its side. Cannot wait to try out the bigger flies on some trout on the White river in Arkansas. Thanks for the help. BarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-4805629977577405662010-03-28T20:51:15.818-06:002010-03-28T20:51:15.818-06:00Eric,
Call Gary at Ghillies Fly Shop in Colo. Spr...Eric,<br /><br />Call Gary at Ghillies Fly Shop in Colo. Springs. He has some kits I made up and they have the pre-cut foam, wings, hooks, hi-viz material and legs. It's a great way to get started. It has 6 of each and they are pretty cheap. He will ship to you. Ghillies Fly Shop. 719-531-5413.<br /><br />JuanHopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-15337626598636646362010-03-28T20:34:00.303-06:002010-03-28T20:34:00.303-06:00I would like to attempt to tie the Hopper Juan whe...I would like to attempt to tie the Hopper Juan when i get a little more experienced as I am only a beginner. I can't seem to find the foam strips at my local fly shop. Can you tell me where to find them or what the measurements are? <br /><br />EricAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-48108644866474510892010-03-17T19:58:08.327-06:002010-03-17T19:58:08.327-06:00Kingfisherflyshop.com
They have a ton of MFC tyin...Kingfisherflyshop.com<br /><br />They have a ton of MFC tying materials. <br />They are good people and have prompt service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-25091011856466589612010-03-14T20:23:38.976-06:002010-03-14T20:23:38.976-06:00Thanks Juan - Really enjoy your blog.Thanks Juan - Really enjoy your blog.Gregory VandenBoschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356125280241451749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-88710407773293010592010-03-13T20:56:46.939-07:002010-03-13T20:56:46.939-07:00Check here: http://www.dreamdriftflies.com/
I...Check here: http://www.dreamdriftflies.com/<br /><br />I've never ordered from here but they carry everything MFC offers.Hopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-20908906506797189922010-03-13T20:14:19.803-07:002010-03-13T20:14:19.803-07:00Thanks for the post. Where can I buy MFC tying su...Thanks for the post. Where can I buy MFC tying supplies online? Any thought? Thks.Gregory VandenBoschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356125280241451749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-47257630154929500402010-02-10T23:41:58.450-07:002010-02-10T23:41:58.450-07:00Looks just like a hopper we have been using up in ...Looks just like a hopper we have been using up in Montana for some years now. A local fly shop owner in Livingston ties what he calls a Pink Pookie, same hopper but with a foam wing and a pink body. Will have to try the synthetic wing version, see if it works as well. Pink is a killer color by the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-2871694322372715282010-02-08T06:22:03.921-07:002010-02-08T06:22:03.921-07:00Mike,
Thank you. Tie some up and let me know how...Mike,<br /><br />Thank you. Tie some up and let me know how you do. <br /><br />JuanHopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.com