Overview

The Boy Wonder Hopper is a high-riding, durable, and ultra-effective grasshopper imitation designed by legendary fly tyer Charlie Craven. Built for maximum floatation and realistic movement, this pattern features a foam body, swept back wings, and lively rubber legs that pulse in the current or during twitchy retrieves. It’s an ideal fly for targeting trout during the height of terrestrial season when grasshoppers are active and frequently ending up in the water.

Whether you’re casting along grassy banks, bouncing it through riffles, or using it as the top fly in a dry-dropper rig, the Boy Wonder Hopper commands attention. The realistic silhouette and slight splashdown make it an ideal searching pattern when you’re not sure what trout are feeding on. From fast freestone rivers to meadow streams, this hopper performs reliably in both clear and stained water, and it’s built to stand up to multiple eats without sinking or falling apart.

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