Grasshopper Swap Spring 2011

[peregrines]

A couple of folks have suggested this one--- they must be looking forward to summer---- so by request here's a Hopper Swap

Tie up your favorite Grasshopper or Cricket imitation. As always tyers of all abilities including beginners are welcome.

Due Date June 1, 2011

1. BigCliff - RECEIVED
2. Jimmie- Pink Pookie Hopper - RECEIVED
3. Mudbug - Henry's Fork Hopper - RECEIVED
4. ChrisinselwynNZ - RECEIVED
5. Famill00 - Madam X- RECEIVED
6. Stl_ Geoff - RECEIVED
7. Lancer09 - Surprise Hopper RECEIVED
8. Ant- Letort Hopper - RECEIVED
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[BigCliff]

I'll do this one.

I've got a nice easy foam pattern that fishes well.

 

[Jimmie]

Count me in Mark. I'll tie "Pink Pookie Hoppers". Worked great in the Sierras last year, plus sent some to my friend in WY who said they were great.

 

[mudbug]

I'm in.

Henry's Fork Hopper.

 

[lancer09]

If this doesn't fill up real quick but with finals looming and all that jazz I'll give someone else a chanceto snag it. Let me know if we need any takers. I'd probably tie an 8 hoppicator or charly boy hopper.

 

[peregrines]

BigCliff, Jimmie, and Mudbug, glad to have you in this one. And Lancer feel free to jump in if you think you can swing it with finals.

Now please excuse me while I try to visualize a Pink Pookie Hopper....

 

[mcnerney]

Mark: I'd like to get in on this fly swap, pattern TBA!

Larry

 

[peregrines]

Excellent Larry, you're in.

 

[ChrisinselwynNZ]

Mark count me in

Chris

 

[famill00]

Mark,

I am still new to tying and have joined the panfish/bass fly swap. I would like to do this swap also. I will tie the Madam X, which according to my book is good not only as a grasshopper imitator, but also during a stoneflly hatch or as a general attractor.

Thanks,
Forrest

 

[Jimmie]

Now please excuse me while I try to visualize a Pink Pookie Hopper....

I know. Sounds goofy-er than they are in person. Here she be Mark........

How to tie the Pink Pookie Hopper Hopper Fishing Blog

We did well with these babies.

 

[peregrines]

Chris and Forrest glad to have you guys are in on this one too.

Forrest the Madam X is a great pattern-- and great for panfish too.

Jimmie- that pink pookie looks deadly-- with a name like that it would have to be.

 

[stl_geoff]

Im gonna go nuts and try 2 swaps at once, i want in on this one too. I might either do a club sandwich, a varient of the sandwich or i might even try the new DH Hopper i have seen. Leanign towards the DH since i need to practice the pattern some.

 

[lancer09]

Ah, shoot guys, I guess count me in. Pattern TBA. I'll knock them out real early to prevent problems with them in the future. Thinking now, maybe a parachute hopper, yeah, a parachute hopper.

 

[peregrines]

Stl_Geoff and Lancer09 glad to have you both aboard in this one.

 

[famill00]

I finished up the dozen Madam X's yesterday. I am also doing the Panfish fly swap, so I need to finish those up. Who do I send the flies to?

 

[peregrines]

I'll send out my address to all via PM.

 

[lancer09]

Scratch the parachute hopper. I am going to go with a slightly more warm water approach as that is primarily what I fish. While I would like to tell everyone I think everyone will be pleasantly surprised with the results. It should also work well for them wily trouts.

 

[peregrines]

OK, I'll put you down for a "Surprise Hopper"

 

[ant]

I'll get in this one.... Put me down for a Letort Hopper.

---------- Post added at 10:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:43 PM ----------

I finished up the dozen Madam X's yesterday. I am also doing the Panfish fly swap, so I need to finish those up. Who do I send the flies to?

You can send them to me.