RIO's Juicy Hopper Color:Gray Still the best fish-catching midge

Still the best fish-catching midge pupae/larvae out there

and are particularly loved by trout

I came up with this pattern as a platform to tie as many different colors of small mayfly nymphs as I found underneath the rocks of the rivers I guided

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RIO's Juicy Hopper Color:Gray Still the best fish-catching midgeFrom July 4th to first frost, a good hopper pattern is an absolute must in your box if you fish for trout. RIO's Juicy Hopper has many key design features that make it an excellent summer pattern; the heavy curved hook lowers the center of gravity and help it land (and sit) correctly, the leg color matches the body just like the real insect, and the body markings and properly placed antennae give excellent elements of life and realism. There is enough