I wanted a pattern that I could call my own; I didnt want to copy something already out there.

Second, it had to look nice. I wanted to create a pattern that was simple and attractive, a reflection of my tying style.

Third, it had to float well and be able to hold up a nice chunk of iron and tungsten.

Fourth, it had to be high-viz for my clients that have trouble seeing a small duck on the water.

Lastly, it had to catchfish and be durable enough to catch a bunch of them. I often fish a hopperdropper most of the year on a variety of different water. The Hopper Juancan be tied in orange, to reflect the bigger salmon flies or used intan/brown for golden stones

– Juan Ramirez