Tackle House - elfin Grasshopper (SP)
About this lure
A small suspending minnow designed for precise control from surface to midwater.
At 40mm and 2.4g, the Elfin Grasshopper SP mimics a vulnerable terrestrial insect, making it ideal for streams, stillwaters, or quiet back eddies. The oversized lip creates strong action even on slow retrieves, helping maintain movement in tight water or when targeting cautious trout. As a suspending model, it holds depth around 50cm—ideal for pausing mid-retrieve to tempt following fish.
- Type: Suspend
- Length: 40mm
- Weight: 2.4g
- Max depth: ~50cm
- Hook: S31BL #8
- Ring: #1
- Strong wobble at slow speeds
- Effective in surface to mid-level presentations
A subtle yet active lure suited for pressured waters, especially when trout are feeding on insects or small prey near the surface.
How to fish the Tackle House - elfin Grasshopper (SP)
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
Cast the Elfin Grasshopper SP upstream or across quiet water and work it back with a slow, steady retrieve or gentle twitches.
The oversized lip generates strong wobble even at low speeds, making it effective in tight streams and back eddies where trout feed on terrestrial insects.
Its 2.4g weight and suspending action allow precise control-pause mid-retrieve to let it hold at around 50cm depth, triggering strikes from cautious fish.
Target surface to mid-level zones in stillwaters or streams with light tackle for best feel and control.
Which colour, and when
#1 Aurora BlackHard black silhouette that holds contrast in bright overhead light or flat calm water.
#11 Matte BlackHard black silhouette that holds contrast in bright overhead light or flat calm water.
#2 Aurora BrownEarthy tones that match a natural terrestrial insect profile in clear, low-light conditions.
#3 Aurora GreenMatches the olive-green tones of grasshoppers and cicadas in clear, bright daylight.
#5 Aurora OrangeWarm flash that stands out when the light is low or the water has a slight tinge.
#9 Matte KhakiEarthy tones that match a natural terrestrial insect profile in clear, low-light conditions.
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