RIO's Juicy Hopper Color:Gray I came up with this

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

More Intuitive Sweet Spot and Touch

Taking what we loved about this pattern we created RIO's Big-Boned Caddis

which is what the body is made from

and are particularly loved by trout

RIO's Juicy Hopper Color:Gray I came up with thisFrom 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