GFA Hopper - Foam Grasshopper Fly, Indicator Fly - McFly Angler Dry Fly Tying Sessions

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This pattern is awesome for trout, sunfish, bass, and anything that will eat a grasshopper. It also can be tied in black to mimic a cricket really easily as well. Its a quick, very effective, foam indicator type fly. In fact, ive heard its named "GFI" because its a "General Foam Indicator". However I just realized the fly is not called GFI but GFA (for general foam attractor). Sorry everyone, we all make mistakes, and I had mistaken from a sorta telephone game of sorts. Anyway, it’s A simple, generic, foam type fly. I think I like this pattern better than a Chernobyl ant personally as it seems to get more wary fish to nibble, and is slightly easier to tie. These are awesome little patterns, that are so versatile. I have tied them very large, with a thicker foam, and very small as well. They also can be tied in so many different colors. So give it a try!
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@elijahturner3291 3 года назад

I really like the "simplicity" of some flys I honestly thought it would be harder but it looks like it can be enjoyable. Thanks for the video it's good to see a video from someone local doing fly fishing and tying videos

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Hey thanks. Just so you know, as simple as it looks they can be difficult to tie. Just keep practicing and you will get it down.

@CaptainLaxify 3 года назад

Love this fly. Can’t wait to tie it when I get new materials for Christmas.

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Let me know how it goes for ya.

@kingfisherwoodturing5330 3 года назад

So simple but so effective!! Great pattern!

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Thanks, yeah whomever came up with the pattern knew some simple effective techniques

@flyingunicycle 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing! I’m just getting into tying and this is a very nice video! Keep them coming!

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Thank you, glad it helped. Welcome to this great hobby!

@farmerbob4554 3 года назад

Good call on the colors. I find yellow disappears in bright overhead sun but orange is easy to see and the reverse is true in low light. I like the “finished” bottom of this fly after all that’s what the fish is looking at. Good one McFly!

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Thanks Bob!

@brunomarquezan 2 года назад

Very nice pattern, very productive here in Brazil . Great job man. God bless

@McFlyAngler 2 года назад

Ya the pattern is a good one, glad you like my take on it

@leemowers9395 3 года назад

Very nice foam hopper, thank you.

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Glad you like it!

@SzymonFlytiers 3 года назад

Simply but beautiful!!!!

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Thank you!

@intheroughdiscgolf 3 года назад

looks awesome, I live in upstate SC and normally drive into western to NC to fish for trout, your more recent videos show you fishing for sunfish. that thought never occurred to me before! I have many streams and creeks within 10-20min of house instead of 1hr 30min for trout. Going to def tie this up for some panfish. will prob also tie this up in size 14 and maybe 16 for some dry dropper in the mountains. Have a great day!

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Very cool! let me know how the sunfish fishing is!

@yepyepuhhuh 2 года назад

Good fly to tie. Thank for for the description.

@McFlyAngler 2 года назад

Yeah man! I’m working actually on a better filmed version of this video where it’s got voice over and better close up shots. Should be out in a couple weeks.

@gillrealon5238 3 года назад

Nice video on building this hopper.👍thanks

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@sanjuanriverflytyer9389 3 года назад

Nice little hopper you made for the Hill country. I bet you that would fish no problem down there. Hoppers are some of my favorite things to use in the summer.

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

You bet

@justinmcquaide4862 3 года назад

Cracking videos as always. You can tell with all the tying your doing youve definitely went to another level you make it look so simple and your confidence is also very apparent. Not that your tying wasn't brilliant before with all the videos you've made over the years . I just sense definitely more confidence Keep up the great work man hope you and your family have a great Xmas and Happy New year.

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Thank you Justin, how are things?

@justinmcquaide4862 3 года назад

@@McFlyAngler yep doing well just happy to have no more pain with the kidney stones lol

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

That is good man! Haha!

@matthewcapra9761 3 года назад

Thanks this will be perfect for bass in my river and rock bass too

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Sweet hope it helps

@matthowell1633 3 года назад

Nice fly. Only issue to consider is the point where you bring the thread from the middle /thorax to the eye leaves a single thread in big jeopardy of even a small fish tooth and the whole thing unravels. I'd finish and cement the fly right there instead of going forward. But foam flies tend to be surprisingly delicate especially when unhooking fish with hemos, using your barbless hooks and a Y hook remover and not grabbing the shank helps a lot. These will double the fly's life.

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

I’ve not had an issue but I use veevus thread which is super strong and nick resistant. Maybe that’s why. Good points

@christopherpluchos1324 2 года назад

Looking forward to fishing this pattern!

@McFlyAngler 2 года назад

Yeah man, not hard to tie up, but in most of the places I’ve fished before, hopper season is winding down. Tie some up soon and get out there! Haha

@jimholland1592 Год назад

Love your channel 👍

@McFlyAngler Год назад

Thank you very much

@martyrothman3933 2 года назад

I really enjoy this and don't worry about the kids they're just doing their job they add to it

@McFlyAngler 2 года назад

Lol for sure, thanks man

@mikeclement5383 3 года назад

General Foam Indicator is the GFI term I believe. Used in a rig with a nymph chasing it. So you're right AND you're right.

@Check-Your-Fly 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing this video!Cheers!

@McFlyAngler 2 года назад

Thanks for watching

@fishduckdog 11 месяцев назад

Thanks 🙏 for sharing!

@McFlyAngler 11 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@fly_yaker 2 года назад

Great video!

@McFlyAngler 2 года назад

Thanks

@richardjones2129 Год назад

Nice hopper I'll have 2 give it a try. God Bless n fish on!

@McFlyAngler Год назад

God bless you as well. And yeah it’s a good one, should get you some fish.

@travisdurgeloh9621 3 года назад

Looks a lot easier than catching a bucket full of them hoppers!

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Lol! For sure

@abahmufishing 2 года назад

Thanks, i learn so much 😊

@McFlyAngler 2 года назад

Hey awesome man, glad these help

@deansimpson3231 2 года назад

Nice adaptation

@McFlyAngler 2 года назад

Thanks

@josuerodriguez3058 3 года назад

Excelente job. Thanks a lot.

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Glad you like it.

@samkomichalik2656 3 года назад

Good video

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Thanks

@jeffjackson5331 Год назад

Very cool

@McFlyAngler Год назад

Thank you

@jeffjackson5331 Год назад

@@McFlyAngler you're welcome bud

@No_NetMan 3 года назад

I've found ditching the indicator foam and adding a bit of polypro/ trigger point yarn increases visibility a ton. This brings me to my question... gfa hopper vs chubby for a prospecting dry-dropper rig

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Both are great options, the GFA is quicker to tie. So I like it better.

@bkm6175 3 года назад

Love all information. I am new fly fishing and tying. I fish mostly for panfish since Delaware isn’t known for trout. What type hook would be best for top water foam flies. I have used 8 and 10 but just what I had laying around. What do you think I need. Thanks Bryon

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

For foam flies I’d use this barbless risen hook. Good hook at a great price perfect for foam flies. www.risenfly.com/collections/hooks/products/barbless-nymph-9221

@jamesluck2969 3 года назад

0:17 it's been around for atleast a decade, it's on the list of flies i was taught to tie while starting out.

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Yes it’s not new, it’s not my pattern, I explained that in the video. Lol!

@jamesluck2969 3 года назад

@@McFlyAngler I didn't mean to make it seem that I was saying you said something you didnt. Sorry if you took it that way. Just ment to point out that it's not new even by a few years.

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

@@jamesluck2969 Yeah I know its been around for a while. :).

@rifflegear4378 2 года назад

I’ve heard this design credited to Walter Weise of Gardiner, MT in another video. I just like to tie them and fish them.

@hughiegraves7524 3 года назад

nice one i have a lot of luck with the tan color.

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Yeah it’s a good color for sure

@ryantherock7664 4 месяца назад

Hey Sean will this float a rather big jig nymph on a dry dropper rig?

@McFlyAngler 4 месяца назад

Yes, but depends on how heavy it is….

@aaronmiller6118 3 года назад

Do you have any suggestions for organizing a fly box/fly boxes? I was thinking once and for all I would do it but I'm not sure how to do it

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Not sure what you mean by organizing one? Like how to arrange your flies? If so, I personally just take all my flies out, group them together by pattern/sizes, then put them back in order. But it all depends on the flies.

@aaronmiller6118 3 года назад

@@McFlyAngler I was thinking arranging flies. I mostly use trout flies and only fish a couple of rivers so pattern and size shouldn't be too hard

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Cool, well good luck.

@JWolfy11 3 года назад

can craft store foam be used for these? or do we need to buy something specific from a fly shop?

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Just make sure it’s 2mm Eva foam, and you are all set. Any 2mm Eva foam will work

@jamesluck2969 3 года назад

I've tied with craft store foam for years without serious issue. As McFly said make sure its EVA foam, or any rubberized foam that is open cell. Only issues you may come across is some craft store foams are softer than what youd find in a fly shop, so your thread my cut it easier. Hell I've even tied top water patterns made from play mats, flip flops, and insulation trim.

@Grouse2275 2 года назад

Great fly….. though I would rather whip finish through the final dubbing rather than bringing that thread forward…. It would look neater👍

@McFlyAngler 2 года назад

It would look “neater” but won’t be as secure. I choose to have a fly last longer than look better usually but totally up to the individual tier for sure.

@jeramyh9344 Год назад

Just tied this while watching. I'm very new to tying, the dubbing was the hardest part for me.

@McFlyAngler Год назад

Hey I’m so happy to hear you gave it a try. Over time dubbing will become second nature. But yes we all struggle with dubbing in the beginning. Keep at it, lick your finger tips to wet them and it will help you a little, also add dubbing wax to the thread also can help. But over time you will get to the point where you don’t need those things.

@kenhastings564 2 года назад

If the foam is sealed will the fly float and not soak up water?

@McFlyAngler 2 года назад

I never have issues with it sinking

@taytford9325 3 года назад

I don’t have elk hair but I do have deer hair are the two interchangeable or does the elk hair have a special purpose?

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

You may use deer hair if you want. Use whatcha got, will serve similar purpose

@taytford9325 3 года назад

@@McFlyAngler ok sweet

@joshfung2131 2 года назад

Thanks, Can I use head sement instead of super glue?

@McFlyAngler 2 года назад

Sure, just super glue will hold the foam a bit better on the hook shank.

@rustyshovelhomestead591 3 года назад

How much do you sell a box of these for. I would be interested in one.

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

How many total do you want? Find me on Instagram or Facebook to place an order. I generally sell by the 5pk. I have no problem selling them in larger packs.

@mikegerard8712 3 года назад

Any issues substituting a size 8 dry fly hook? Enjoy your videos!

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Nope! Totally fine to do. However I like a little beefier of a hook like a nymph hook because I bass fish with these at times. Lol! But dry fly hooks are fine.

@mikegerard8712 3 года назад

Thanks. My son in law likes big flies like this for bluegill, so now I can tie him up some for Christmas. Your videos make the tying so easy!

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Nice! Good luck man, and hope he catches some nice ones!

@jamesluck2969 3 года назад

I've had luck scaling up this pattern for bass fishing. The largest I've gone so far was tied on a Mustad size 6 streamer hook

@kennyb214 3 года назад

GFA Hopper

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

You are right thanks for the correction. I always thought it was a “General foam indicator”. But your right, it’s “General Foam Attractor”. Pretty lame on my part, unfortunately it’s in the video and I can’t edit it once uploaded. Sucks.

@dennyharvey3808 Год назад

for the love of God, get a new glue brush McFly🤣

@deojames7092 3 года назад

Will you be doing more saltwater flies?

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

At one point yes.

@kevindavis7822 2 года назад

I would like to look at more of your flies and bugs and different kinds I would probably purchase some from you as well as your fly case how do I contact you

@McFlyAngler 2 года назад

Best and easiest way is though Instagram. Just find mcfly angler on there and pm me. Otherwise if you don’t have Instagram I also have Facebook or you can find my email in the about section of my homepage on RU-vid

@kevindavis7822 2 года назад

I don't have Instagram but I will try to figure it out I would like some flies for sure as well as the case

@McFlyAngler 2 года назад

Kevin, if you have Facebook I’m on there also. Or like I said, the homepage of my RU-vid channel here you can see a tab that says “about”, under there the email is hidden unless you click it. I think it says contact, or show email now, or something like that. This is to keep spam bots from getting my email and spamming me. If I just put it here then I’ll get spammed also.

@hunteredwards1345 2 года назад

I have trouble with this one wanting to roll on me no matter what I do

@McFlyAngler 2 года назад

Roll? Please elaborate

@hunteredwards1345 2 года назад

@@McFlyAngler I feel like no matter whats i do as im tightening around the foam, that the foam wants to roll on the hook.

@hunteredwards1345 2 года назад

Maybe different glue, or maybe im no wrapping enough around the hook shank

@robertsteck6875 3 года назад

Hi McFly! Just noticed a couple of videos ago, you moved to Texas! Are you coming back to Colorado this summer? If so I would like to take you to some of my alpine fishing spots for you to make some YT videos. I am a retired guide from the area in the Weminuchi wilderness area +++ Check out my channel for pack goats and training, your kids will love 'em. The Goats will be ready for some adventures by then! I know I am!

@McFlyAngler 3 года назад

Cool thanks man! Sounds awesome! I hope to come back at one point, we will see. What part of Colorado you in?

@robertsteck6875 3 года назад

@@McFlyAngler Bayfield Co. South of Vallecito Lake. I guided many years here and I found your channel looking for local videos of Vallecito river. Tough river to fish! Until you get about 14 miles up and in. Pine River and the tributaries are my areas and man the cut throat there in small streams is amazing. Waters were very low this year with a high death rate of trout, late this summer. Don't know how well the alpine streams are doing for now and prepare for a late June trip up the Pine and find out. If you can you are more than welcome to come. Hope to make that happen. Be really cool to introduce pack goats and alpine fishing videos...I like being behind the camera, just saying. LOL