Bionic Hopper Tan | Fly Tying Tutorial

In this fly tying tutorial Lance Egan ties his Bionic Hopper
I spent several summers testing various grasshopper imitations in search of fly design traits that influence catch rate. What I found were some design attributes that consistently pique the interest of Trout.
The Bionic hopper employs 3 triggers that I believe set it apart from other imitations:
The Bionic Hopper
1- uses a cylinder foam body to better match the silhouette of a grasshoppers abdomen.
2- utilizes long, wiggly legs, that sit well away from the body of the fly providing silhouette and movement.
3- is designed to sit lower in the water to more accurately imitate the impression a hopper leaves when resting in/on the surface.
What this pattern lacks in “bin appeal” (it’s admittedly not as neat looking as many modern hopper imitations) it makes up for when fishing the Bionic Hopper as it is a fish favorite.
The Bionic Hopper floats well, is easy to see, and combines these trigger traits to help you get more hopper eats. 🙌
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[@robertperman8967]

Looks like quite a process!! Tight lines 🐛🐜🕷️

[@tysobol]

I can't wait to tie some of these up! Thanks for sharing 🙌🎣

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

Expert level challenge: tie this fly pattern, but you can only use natural material available before 1900. :)

[@T.N.TFly.company]

Cool, simple, and is going to be very effective, cool new pattern lance 👍

[@jimholland1592]

Nice Lance, I love the impressionistic look of the whole thing. And I am sure it a killer bug😉☕️☕️

[@jdigioia1130]

Loving this new pattern - thanks for sharing! This may be a dumb question but how do you deal with the EP trigger point fibers once you open the pack? They get super unruly once you do! 🤦🏻‍♂️ Thanks!

[@GABABQ2756]

😎

[@patches152]

Looks like it'd be great for stillwater indicator, it'll hang a balanced leech for sure with all that foam.

[@peterfetzer7039]

I was thinking of/wishing for a design like this last fall. Thanks for sharing. Now I’ll be ready for hopper season. Nice work!

[@jamesvatter5729]

Great job, Lance!

[@brianfeeney9493]

Merci LE 🎉 …… I luv Your B - ANT 🐜,
This one is going in My Terrestrial Box !!
Thank You for elevating my tying skills !!
🌟 🎣 💫

[@kirkdonnelly7982]

Another money maker nice tie lance

[@brettrouse3207]

Awesome tie Lance. Thanks for sharing.

[@BeyerOutdoors]

I have these materials in different colors. I'll try tying this pattern.

[@stefanoflocchini7805]

Goodluck lance at the world championships

[@jdoza5184]

Very nice demonstration and good pattern, thanks.

[@peterfetzer7039]

What is your favorite product to use for foam flys?

[@JohnShelton-mh9ns]

I like it! Good job buddy.