Midge / EmergersSnowshoe Emerger
The Snowshoe Emerger is a versatile fly that imitates a variety of emerging insects. The use of snowshoe rabbit foot hair gives it excellent buoyancy, making it a perfect choice for rough water.
Spring, Summer
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
The Snowshoe Emerger is a versatile pattern known for its high-floating wing made from snowshoe rabbit foot fur. It can be tied in a variety of sizes and colors to match specific mayfly hatches, and variations often swap body dubbing or add ribbing for durability and segmentation.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: DJS 300BL #12-14-16
Thread: UTC in orange for hot spot and Uni Trico for body
Body: cream hare dubbing
Hot Spot: UTC Orange
Ribbing: Troutline UV Flat perdigon – pearl
Wing: Snowshoe hare fibers
Thorax: Troutline Thorax Dubbing- Dark
Fishing Tips
Season
Spring, Summer
Presentation
Try to dead drift it in the surface film, or slightly below the surface.
When to Use
Use during a hatch when insects are emerging, or when trout are feeding just below the surface.
Water Type
Primarily moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
Can be fished alone, or as part of a dry-dropper rig.
Visibility & Floatation
The Snowshoe Emerger floats in the surface film. The snowshoe rabbit foot hair makes it highly buoyant and visible.
