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Chernobyl HopperTerrestrialbeginner

Southwest & California

Chernobyl Hopper

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Available Sizes6-12
Color Variations
tan/yellowolivepink

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Regional shopStrong match

AZ Fly Shop

Matched on Southwest & California, terrestrial flies, trout. Arizona and Southwest shop lead for desert trout, bass, canal carp, and warmwater patterns.

Southwest & Californiaterrestrial fliestrout
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Regional shopStrong match

Taos Fly Shop

Matched on Southwest & California, terrestrial flies, trout. New Mexico/Southwest trout shop lead for Rio Grande, San Juan, Pecos, and high desert water.

Southwest & Californiaterrestrial fliestrout
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Broad sourceStrong match

Fulling Mill Flies

Matched on terrestrial flies, trout, nymph. Large pattern house with broad freshwater and saltwater fly categories.

terrestrial fliestroutnymph
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Broad sourceStrong match

Big Y Fly Co.

Matched on terrestrial flies, trout, nymph. Broad by-type catalog useful for common benchmark patterns and inexpensive backups.

terrestrial fliestroutnymph
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Regional shopStrong match

Driftless Angler

Matched on terrestrial flies, trout, nymph. Driftless-specific trout source for spring creek nymphs, dries, and local bug windows.

terrestrial fliestroutnymph
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The sound of this fly hitting the water is basically a dinner bell for every trout within earshot. Subtlety is overrated.

Quick Facts

TypeTerrestrial
Difficultybeginner
SeasonsSummer, Fall
Target SpeciesRainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Sizes6-12
Best LocationsEast Walker River, CA; Truckee River, CA; Oak Creek, AZ

Where to Fish It

East Walker River

CA · Freestone River

Truckee River

CA · Freestone River

Oak Creek

AZ · Canyon Stream

Map unavailable. Locations for Chernobyl Hopper: East Walker River, CA; Truckee River, CA; Oak Creek, AZ

Related Reading

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