Do you need another hopper?

Based on a terrestrial pattern from the Federation of Fly Fishers "Pattern Encyclopedia," this parachute hopper is actually a fairly simple tie even though it does use quite a few materials.

Hook: #6-12 long shank
Thread: Brown, or color to match the body
Body: Synthetic dubbing
Underwing: Deer hair over flash
Overwing: Mottled turkey slip
Legs: Knotted pheasant tail fibers
Post: Synthetic, or Para Post equivalent
Hackle: Grizzly dry fly

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[michaelmerlino]

It’s hard to believe that from double digit subscribers(when I joined) to what it is now.Your personality makes it what it is.Good job, Matt.

[themazamen]

I love a good terestrial. You can never tie enough. The fly tyer in me wants wants to tie up 500 different patterns (a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the point) but the angler in me uses about 1. Beetles on the other hand, the fish just can't seem to get enough of them. Whatever variant i throw at them, they gobble up.

[paulallen]

500 videos!
That’s amazing! I don’t know if I have 500 patterns in my boxes. I doubt it.
These videos are very helpful regardless of the viewers skill level, very welcoming and accessible.

[jimkinzer]

Thank you, for the 500 videos. Too much education is impossible, especially when it comes to fly fishing.

[chrislewis]

I've taught myself this year to fly fish through watching YouTube vids. I'm doing great was so frustrating at first. I've decided to try fly tying to. I just got my first vice and some materials today in the mail. Going to give it a shot this weekend. I love your channel I've watched so many of your videos, keep them coming and congrats on your success of your channel wow 500, awesome!!! To many more ✌️.

[rollinlapoint]

What an accomplishment!! 500 videos over 12K subscribers and your willingness to give back, speaks volumes! Thanks Matt for all your efforts! I've learned a lot!

[Speedbumplyfe]

Atta boy Matt !! 500 episodes is some amazing dedication !!
Keep up the good work !!
Faithfully watching in Red Deer Alberta

[howardmceachern]

What a great pattern. I am not great at the parachute technique but think I can do this pattern. A couple of patterns back you showed how to tie the legs and I got the tool and am ready for this pattern. Thanks, Matt for all you do for the sport.

[bdickinson]

Congratulations on your 500th video. Here's looking forward to the next 500 and beyond. I appreciate the time and effort you put into each and every one. Thanks for your generosity with the give aways as well. Take care and, as always, God bless! 👍👊🏼🇺🇸

[MayheM_]

500
As somebody who's gone back and binged all your tying and tool review videos, I can believe you've posted 500 vids! While some patterns weren't anything I'd probably use in my home waters, I use them to discover new techniques and get ideas for my own ties! Keep up the AWESOME work!
500

[WesTiedFlies]

Thanks for so consistently putting out great videos! My tying has grown because of you, and I was inspired to make my own channel. 500 videos and many more to come I hope!

[doncogswell]

Congrats on 500 videos! Who oud have thought. The quality and the content has improved from the very begining just like our tying skills have because of your tutorials. Keep up the good work Matt. Your doing a great job.

[michaelgoltsov]

Congratulations on your success Matt, and looking forward to the next 500 videos!
I just got into fly tying and have been looking for quality instructional and informational videos to get me started. Can easily say you have checked both of those boxes!

[oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Hello Matt. Agree, you can never have too many terrestrials. Looks like a schroeder's hopper. Very nice.

[billjeffries]

I've been a viewer for most of the 500 sessions and tried to tie several of the examples you have demonstrated. Congrats on the success, as shown by 500 episodes.

[epsieblaine]

Good day Matt.We have lived camper life for two weeks because it is terrestrial season here in the SM of NC.Nice lookin hopper Matt.Linda and I have been fishing hoppers, crickets, beattles, and ants.Caught a lot of trout and a few large ones.We have -watched all 500 of your videos.Been with your channel sence you had seven subscribers.What great prizes you give back to the community, nowone else out does that, some have contest.Wish you would have another fly tying contest.Have a great week Matt and everone.And good luck to to all of the entries.

[arthaney]

500 is a mile stone. Looking forward to a lot more. They are educational and enjoyable. Thanks Matt

[allenaviation]

Congrats on the 500 videos Matt. You have the most entertaining fly tying channel on YouTube so thanks for all of your hard work.

[thomasdurkin]

I don't think that I have watched all 500 yet, but I have gone back to watch many of your older videos. I am glad that you enjoyed making them because I sure enjoy watching them.

[richarddemeza]

Great fly love that pattern. 500 WOW that’s a great milestone congratulations. 🎉🎊🍾. I’ve enjoyed watching you and your style of tying is a realistic approach to tying. Thanks again. You keep posting and I’ll keep watching.