Higa’s S.O.S.

[DUBBN]

The latest and greatest now being fished on Colorado rivers. I tyed a few up. Perhaps I can get out in the next few weeks to try them out.

Sizes 18-20.... Legs were cut a tad short on the first batch.




Variation, size 18... My love hate relationship continues with the color Purple.

[hankaye]

DUBBN, Howdy;

What is it about this that makes it so good .... other than it's good looks
You and purple will have to go to couples counseling if this keeps up...

hank

[DUBBN]

DUBBN, Howdy;

What is it about this that makes it so good .... other than it's good looks
You and purple will have to go to couples counseling if this keeps up...

hank

Hank, as of late every Colorado fly fishing board I visit mentions this pattern. Then my buddy called me a couple days ago and tells me this is the "hot, go to, pattern du jour". So, I tyed a few up. If I ever get to a river again, I will try them out. Perhaps by then, they will be yesterdays news.

Purple! Ugh! What a STUPID color for trout fishing! It should be illegal!


BTW, the S.O.S. is meant to imitate the dark Baetis Nymphs found in a lot of Colorado rivers. Black RS2's have always been a favorite of mine for nymphing and as emerging baetis.

[paparex]

For a step-by-step from Spenser Higa himself try http://outsmartingfish.com/2010/12/sos-baetis-nymph/. You will notice Higa uses an Orvis hook (he is an Orvis Guide) and black pheasant tail. Every fly doesn't have to be a copy of the original and many times the patterns are improved upon with a change in material. I have not fished Dubbin's pattern, but I will tie some tonight to be fished soon. I always find his ties fascinating.

[DUBBN]

Thank you Paparex. For the first time in a month or so I am excited to get out on the rivers. Trying this pattern out should be fun.