Here’s a video fly-tying lesson from Curtis Fry, of Fly Fish Food, that explains how to tie Higa’s S.O.S, a pattern created by guide and sometimes Orvis News contributor Spencer Higa. Although Spencer originally tied it as a Baetis imitation, it has proven itself a killer prospecting pattern, as well. Any doubts you might have about the fly’s productivity should be quashed by a quick perusal of the reviews for the pattern on orvis.com, where it has a 5-star rating.
Higa’s S.O.S.
Hook: Caddis emerger hook (e.g. TMC2487 or Orvis 1639), sizes 16-20.
Thread: Black, 6/0 or 70 denier.
Bead: 2.5mm tungsten bead.
Tail: Pheasant tail, melanistioc or black.
Rib: Silver Ultra Wire, brassie size.
Shell: red floss.
Thorax: Black rabbit dubbing or Senyo’s Lazer Yarn.
Legs: Black Krystal Flash.
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