NymphHigas SOS
The Higas SOS is a go-to nymph pattern that imitates a broad range of aquatic insects and is especially effective during heavy nymph hatches. It was designed by Spencer Higa to catch selective tailwater trout.
Year Round
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
A hybrid nymph pattern with a black thread body, white wing buds, red thread hotspot, and fine wire ribbing. The SOS is an excellent attractor in Euro or indicator rigs, offering both visibility and subtle realism. Versatile and deadly in a range of flows.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: TMC 2487 Emerger Hook, sizes #16-#20
Bead: Fulling Mill Tungsten Beads - Silver - 2.4mm
Bead (Alternate 1): Firehole Stones Tungsten Beads - Sterling Silver - 2.5mm (3/32")
Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Black
Tail: Ringneck Pheasant Tail - Black
Tail (Alternate): Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo
Rib: Semperfli Tying Wire - 0.2 - Bright Silver
Thorax: Hareline Squirrel Hair Dubbing - Black
Wing Case: Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss - Red
Wing Case: 54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss - Red
Legs: Krystal Flash - Black
Fishing Tips
Season
Effective year-round, but especially during nymph hatches.
Presentation
Ideally presented under an indicator or as part of a Euro nymphing rig.
When to Use
Use when trout are feeding heavily on nymphs, especially in tailwaters.
Water Type
Versatile across both still and moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
Try using it as the lead fly in a two-fly nymphing rig.
Visibility & Floatation
This is a sinking pattern. The shiny tinsel wing case and gleaming ribbing make it highly visible underwater.
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