Dry FliesChaos Hopper
The Chaos Hopper is a terrestrial pattern designed to mimic a grasshopper. Its rubber legs and foam body give it a lifelike action and make it extremely buoyant, while the flashy underwing helps to attract attention.
Summer
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
The Chaos Hopper is a foam-bodied terrestrial fly tied with layered foam segments in tan or olive for buoyancy, rubber legs for lifelike movement, and a synthetic wing for visibility. It's a durable and effective pattern, and tying it requires clean foam stacking, even dubbing, and precise leg placement to keep the profile realistic while maintaining a high-floating ride.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Tiemco 100, size #10–#14
Thread: Ultra thread 70 denier in olive
Body: 2mm olive foam
Underwing: Gold krystal flash
Overwing: Elk hair
Legs: Barred Sili Legs in tan
Indicator: 2mm orange foam
Fishing Tips
Season
Best used in the Summer season when grasshoppers are active.
Presentation
Use a standard dry fly presentation, or try a twitching action to imitate a struggling grasshopper.
When to Use
This pattern is most effective in stillwater and slow-moving water, making it ideal for use in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers.
Water Type
The Chaos Hopper is designed for use in both stillwater and moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
This fly can be used as a primary dry fly, or as an indicator in a hopper-dropper rig.
Visibility & Floatation
The bright orange foam indicator and elk hair wing make this fly highly visible, while the 2mm foam body ensures it floats high in the water.
