The mastermind behind the Hippie Stomper is Andrew Grillos, a well-known US fly tyer & designer, famous for several successful fly patterns. His flies are also commercially tied and sold by Umpqua. Andrew brings almost two decades of guiding experience gained while working for some of the industry’s top outfitters in Colorado, Alaska, Washington, Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand to the table, all
while fanatically tying flies all along the way. Grillos designed the Hippie Stomper with the purpose of having a highly buoyant, visible fly that attracts fish. Hennie Viljoen was the guest fly tyer at the Guild’s meeting in March 2019. He tied the Hippie Stomper, which has proven to be a very effective fly pattern for Smallmouth Yellowfish on Sterkfontein Dam.
TFTG THE HIPPIE STOMPER Hook: TMC 3761, 6-18 or similar Thread: Ultra Thread, 70 denier, Black Tail: Black Deer hair Underbody: Olive ice dub & red holographic flashabou Overbody: 2 Layers of foam: 2mm black on top, 1mm olive underneath Overbody Sizing: Size 6-10: black layer is 2mm foam, green layer is 1mm foam Size 12-16: both layers are 1mm foam Size 18: black is 1mm, green layer is 0.5mm foam
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Wing: Hackle: Legs:
McFlylon or Polypropylene Yarn Grizzly Fine round rubber, barred (white & black)
“A couple of years ago I read a blog post on Midcurrent titled: “Where Have All The Hippie Stompers Gone?” and after that it was love at first tie...” I don't really fish small CDC ant patterns, etc. like most other guys on Sterkfontein, I believe in the Hamburger Theory... "Give 'em some meat and they'll come up to eat" - Hennie Viljoen
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