How to tie the Hippie Stomper
The Hippie Stomper (AKA Holo Humpy) is a summer time favorite. Created by Andrew Grillos’ an Umpqua Feather Merchants signature tyer this fly is a great addition to your summertime terrestrial/big bug dry box. Inspired by the OG Humpy pattern, this fly elevates on the water using closed cell foam and a poly wing for visibility. The Hippie Stomper really shines as a large attractor on its own, leading a small dry or hanging some of the heavier dropper flies below. Don’t let the name scare you, fish love it!
Ingredients & Recipe
- Hook – Tiemco 3761 12 – 16
- Thread – UTC 70 Yellow
- Foam – 2mm Tan Foam
- Tail – Moose Mane
- Abdomen – Magnum Gold Flash
- Wing – McFlylon PolyPro
- Legs – Barred Round Rubber
- Hackle – Grizzly
Tools Used
- Vise – Griffin Mongoose
- Scissors – Loon Ergo Hair Scissors
- Bobbin – Rising Stout Bodkin
- Whip Finish – Umpqua Dream Stream Whip Finish
If they catch fish, that’s all that matters!