About the Author

Joe Rotter

Joe is the "blogger in chief" here at Red's in addition to being our guide service manager and partner here at Red's. He is a father of 3 spunky children his wife Kelly can only be found fishing when the temperature gets above 85 degrees and the fish are gobbling up dry flies.

In addition to being a fly fishing junkie, Joe is a hard core bowhunter, is a volunteer Hunter's Eductation Instructor, and loves riding horses with his kiddos. Joe still guides a small part of the time but spends most of his time working on web marketing, travel, and helping customers find the right tools and information for the job.

Simple Trick for More Fish on Hoppers // Powerhour Tip of the Week

July 25, 2019

We are nearing the peak of many angler's favorite hatch... the Grasshopper hatch. Just like other bugs, Grasshoppers live out a specific life cycle and peak at particular times. I most of North America hoppers emerge from the soil, sod, or whereve they were deposited by their mama in July as "nymphs". Yes, nymphs. That is the proper name for an immature hopper with no wings. They will grow fast and develop wings as they go through several moulting cycles. Eventually becoming big clumsy meals for trout living near the shoreline at your local watering hole.

Be Ready for this "Hoppertunity"!

life cycle of a grasshopper

Simple Trick for More Fish on Hoppers // Powerhour Tip of the Week

July 25, 2019

Be Ready for this "Hoppertunity"!

Use This Trick to Catch MORE Trout on Grasshopper Flies

Featured Tackle for This Hopper Fishing Tip