The Clod Hopper - foam body hopper pattern by fly tier Matt Wilhelm

Matt Wilhelm is an educator and guide in Livingston, MT. You can find out more about him at yellowstonefly...
This pattern was originated by Paul Stimson and can be good as a hopper pattern, a bigger golden stonefly pattern, as a salmon fly, and as a skwala. This tutorial has some nice tying tips as well.
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Other great channels to check out:
Davie McPhail - master of irish and scottish still water, lough, and stream patterns, especially classic patterns.
InTheRiffle: A great channel with great patterns
Fly Fish Food - Clark Pierce and Curtis Fry tie up some tasty trout lures
Tim Cammisa - owner of the Trout and Feather website, Tim does some great ties that you should check out.

[@bradleyrobinson8316]

Nice fly, been looking for a simple easy pattern.
Thank you!

[@mikewalters4994]

Very well done. I like that fly. I'm from L.A (Lower Alabama) I'm gonna tie up some for Bluegill. Thanks for sharing !!

[@TheWeeklyFly]

Awesome Mike. Thanks for the note. -H

[@dougbrien9836]

Nice easy tie. I suppose that is 3mm foam

[@TheWeeklyFly]

Thanks Doug. I think it's whatever you think will work best for your waters and tying. -H