Morrish Foam Hopper

The Morrish Hopper is a premium foam grasshopper pattern designed by Ken Morrish — one of the most realistic and effective hopper imitations on the market. The segmented foam body, rubber legs, and natural coloring create a profile that picky trout eat when they refuse simpler foam hoppers. If you fish hopper season seriously, this is the upgrade from basic hopper patterns.

When to Fish It

Mid-summer through early fall during hopper season (July-September). Fish it tight to grassy banks, along meadow streams, and anywhere hoppers are landing on the water. The rubber legs add movement on the surface that triggers strikes. Cast it with a splat and let it sit — then twitch it once. Also works as the indicator fly in a hopper-dropper rig. Size 10.

Specs

• Type: Dry fly — Terrestrial / grasshopper imitation
• Hook: Strong dry fly hook
• Body: Segmented foam — realistic, unsinkable
• Best for: Trout — meadow streams, rivers near grasslands
• Technique: Slap-cast near banks, hopper-dropper, twitch-and-pause

Why Anglers Stock This Fly

When standard foam hoppers get refused, the Morrish Hopper gets eaten. The realistic segmentation and proportions make a difference on pressured water where trout have seen a thousand generic hoppers. It's the premium choice for serious hopper season fishing. Hand-tied with quality materials by tiers with over 30 years of experience.

🎣 More hopper options? Check out the Foam Grasshopper and Chubby Chernobyl.