The RS2 is a subtle yet effective nymph pattern that mimics both the nymph and emerger stages of mayflies.
How to Tie the RS2
The RS2 is tied on a straight or curved nymph hook, typically in sizes 16 to 24. The body is made from fine dubbing in colors like gray, black, or olive, sometimes ribbed with fine wire or thread for segmentation.
A key feature is its tail, crafted from microfibbets or hackle fibers to imitate a mayfly’s split tail. The wing, often made from Antron or similar synthetic material, can be left long for an emerger or trimmed short for a nymph profile (as shown in the image above).
The head consists of thread secured with a whip finish and a drop of head cement for durability.
What It Mimics
The RS2 replicates multiple mayfly stages, particularly nymphs and emergers. Its slender body, split tail, and distinct wing make it adaptable to various mayfly species, allowing anglers to match local hatches.
Where to Use It
The RS2 excels in rivers and streams during mayfly hatches. It can be fished alone, in a nymph rig, or beneath a dry fly in a dry-dropper setup.
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The Brown Drake Nymph is a fly pattern designed to imitate the nymphal stage of the large Brown Drake mayfly, a key food source for trout and other freshwater fish.
How to Tie It
To tie a Brown Drake Nymph, use a size 8–12 nymph or 2XL nymph hook. Start with a lead or tungsten wire underbody for weight. The abdomen is made from a blend of brown and cream dubbing, often topped with a strip of dark thin skin to mimic segmentation.
For the gills and legs, use a fluffy dubbing loop or soft hackle. The tail is crafted from biots or pheasant tail fibers, while dark bead-chain eyes add realism.
What It Mimics
This pattern closely resembles the nymphal stage of the Brown Drake mayfly (Ephemera simulans). As a large, protein-rich prey, it’s a favorite of trout, making the Brown Drake Nymph highly effective during mayfly hatches.
Where to Use It
Fish this nymph in rivers and streams where Brown Drakes thrive, though it also works in stillwaters. It’s especially productive in late spring and early summer, just before the hatch, and excels in deep pools.
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Salmon Egg Fly
This fly mimics the appearance of salmon eggs, making it highly effective for catching various fish species. It is most commonly used in freshwater streams and rivers.
How It’s Tied
The Salmon Egg Fly is typically tied using a small, round hook, brightly colored thread, and egg-shaped yarn. The yarn is dyed in vibrant shades like orange, pink, or red to closely resemble real salmon eggs.
What It Mimics
As the name suggests, this fly replicates salmon eggs—a key food source for many fish. Its bright colors and realistic shape make it an excellent attractor fly.
Where It’s Used
This fly is most effective in freshwater streams and rivers where salmon and other fish spawn. It works particularly well in clear water, where fish can easily spot its vivid colors.
Additional Tips & Facts
- The Salmon Egg Fly can be fished using techniques like dead drifting, nymphing, or indicator fishing.
- Some anglers use it as a dropper fly behind a larger attractor fly.
- While primarily used in moving water, it can also be effective in stillwater environments like lakes and ponds.
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