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The Fulling Mill Bristol Hopper Bibio is a best-selling trout pattern that combines the classic Bibio style with the proven Bristol Hopper design. Originally inspired by small craneflies being blown onto lakes and hopping from wave to wave, it has developed into a modern classic for stillwater fly fishing.

Rather than imitating only one specific insect, the Bristol Hopper Bibio provides a general representation of many different terrestrial and aquatic insects. This makes it an extremely useful searching pattern when trout are feeding near the surface but it is not immediately clear what they are taking.

One of the major strengths of this pattern is its versatility. It can be fished dry on the surface, allowed to sink, presented static, twitched gently or pulled more positively depending on the conditions and the behaviour of the fish.

Available in hook sizes 10 and 12, the Fulling Mill Bristol Hopper Bibio is suitable for both wild and stocked trout and is a dependable all-round pattern for stillwater anglers.