HIGA'S UV SOS

I've been a big fan of this nymph since I lived out in Utah where the SOS was developed by guide Spencer Higa. It's a mashup fly that combines some of the best elements from classics you already know like the Pheasant Tail and Zebra Midge. In this version I use two different UV resin products from Loon Outdoors to make a durable fly that really stands out. I prefer to use this fly as an attractor in Michigan's quicker water. With a tungsten bead up front, this really shines in a euro nymphing setup. I would encourage you to also play with the colors of UV finish on the wing case as I think the SOS would be a great steelhead nymph throughout the winter and into the spring. 

• HOOK: TMC 2457 or Umpqua U202 12-16
• THREAD: UNI 6/0 Black
• BEAD: Silver Tungsten or Brass
• TAIL: Pheasant Tail Fibers dyed Black
• RIB: Silver Ultra Wire
• WING CASE: Thin Skin
• THORAX: Hareline's Hare'e Ice Dub
• LEGS: Krystal Flash Pearl Black
• UV FINISH: FLOW & HOT RED