Fulling Mill Bristol Hopper Black Dry Fly

The Fulling Mill Bristol Hopper Black Size 12 is a best-selling trout pattern that has become a modern classic for stillwater fly fishing. Originally inspired by small craneflies being blown onto lakes and hopping from wave to wave, its distinctive profile provides an effective representation of natural insects found around the water.

Rather than imitating only one specific food source, the Bristol Hopper Black works as a general representation of many different terrestrial and aquatic insects. Its dark silhouette makes it an especially useful searching pattern when trout are feeding near the surface but the exact hatch is difficult to identify.

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

Tied on a size 12 hook, the Fulling Mill Bristol Hopper Black is suitable for both wild and stocked trout and is a dependable all-round addition to any stillwater fly box.