Grasshopper

How it's tied

The Grasshopper Fly is tied using a short or medium shank hook and a combination of materials to create a realistic, floating profile. The body is typically formed from foam, deer hair, or synthetic materials, wrapped around the hook shank to create a cylindrical shape. Legs are often made from rubber, silicone, or hackle fibers, tied in to imitate the natural appearance and movement of a grasshopper's legs. The wing can be made from elk or deer hair, synthetic fibers, or even a strip of foam, tied in at an angle to imitate the folded wings of a natural grasshopper.

What it mimics

The Grasshopper Fly is designed to imitate grasshoppers and other large terrestrial insects, such as crickets or cicadas. These insects can be a significant food source for fish, particularly during the summer months when they are around mostly, and when they're more likely to be blown or fall into the water.

Where it's used

The Grasshopper Fly can be used in all freshwater types. It is particularly effective during the summer months when grasshoppers and other large terrestrial insects are abundant and fish are looking to the surface for a sizable meal. To fish the Grasshopper Fly effectively, present it gently on the water's surface, allowing it to drift naturally with the current, or use subtle twitches to imitate a struggling or drowning grasshopper. Try to land the grasshopper in spots where they're most likely to fall into the water: under trees and overhanging bushes, or near the river bank.