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Chernobyl HopperTerrestrialbeginner

Southwest & California

Chernobyl Hopper

$5.50

Available Sizes6-12
Color Variations
tan/yellowolivepink

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

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