The hopper myth?

Larry, the one I use looks like this:

http://troutangler.com/imagesprod/flies/fly%20058.gif


Except there is much less tuft below the parachute ( and it's a kind of
brown reddish - it's also much finer). Also, it's much longer with a
bright yellow body that is a good bit skinnier than the fly pictured.
The parachute is smaller too. The legs and back wings are pretty much
spot on though. The size I use is around 6-10.

When looking at the fly, one would think it wouldn't catch any fish at
all. But I have fished it for a few seaons along side dave's hoppers
and numerous other hoppers, and it easily outfishes them from my
experience. It's especially good at getting bigger fish off the bottom.

"Jimbo" wrote

When looking at the fly, one would think it wouldn't catch any fish at
all. But I have fished it for a few seaons along side dave's hoppers
and numerous other hoppers, and it easily outfishes them from my
experience. It's especially good at getting bigger fish off the bottom.


Thank you, Jimbo, I like the look of it ... I'll make a point this season of
giving hoppers more chances to prove themselves to me.

Also, I have found only one place that makes this exact fly(or has it
made for them )- it's a gas station/sporting goods store near the Crazy
Mountains north of the park. So far no luck at any online fly shop or
service. The big guys like Blue Ribbon Flies and Dan Bailey's haven't
heard of them.

"Jimbo" wrote

it's a gas station/sporting goods store near the Crazy
Mountains north of the park.

I keep meaning to explore in that area ... as well as over East of the Park
in Wyoming.

Trouble is, I really, really like going back 'home' to places I love, too.

ahh the mountains north of the park are a pretty great place. Different
feel than the park itself of course, and much less people.

Ever been around Cooke City? Some great stuff in that area as well.

What home places are you referring to? Places in the park itself?