Higa's S.O.S.

Spencer - June 2023

This has been his #1 confidence fly for the past decade. It's a pretty simple pattern to tie but very effective. The effectiveness of the pattern comes from the various flies it imitates. Works well on Tailwaters, as a dropper under a dry fly or fished deep under an indicator. This fly has caught fish all over the world. Especially effective in New Zealand and Iceland.

Material List
  • Hook: TMC 2487 Emerger Hook - 16 - 25 Pack
  • Bead: Fulling Mill Tungsten Beads - Silver - 2.4mm
  • Bead (Alternate 1): Firehole Stones Plated 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
    • Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
    UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier
    UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier

    UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier

    $2.49
    Krystal Flash
    Krystal Flash
    Krystal Flash

    Krystal Flash

    $5.25
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire
    Semperfli Tying Wire

    Semperfli Tying Wire

    $4.20
    Fulling Mill Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Tungsten Beads
    Fulling Mill Tungsten Beads

    Fulling Mill Tungsten Beads

    $7.25
    Firehole Stones Plated Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Plated Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Plated Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Plated Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Plated Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Plated Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Plated Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Plated Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Plated Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Plated Tungsten Beads

    Firehole Stones Plated Tungsten Beads

    $8.65
    Ringneck Pheasant Tail
    Ringneck Pheasant Tail

    Ringneck Pheasant Tail

    $9.99
    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo
    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo
    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo
    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo

    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo

    $13.75
    TMC 2487 Emerger Hook
    TMC 2487 Emerger Hook

    TMC 2487 Emerger Hook

    $33.45
    Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss
    Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss
    Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss
    Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss
    Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss
    Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss
    Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss
    Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss
    Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss
    Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss
    Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss
    Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss
    Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss
    Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss
    Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss

    Danville's Rayon 4 Strand Floss

    $3.49
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss
    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss

    54 Dean Street - Ovale Pure Silk Floss

    $6.25
    Hareline Squirrel Hair Dubbing
    Hareline Squirrel Hair Dubbing

    Hareline Squirrel Hair Dubbing

    $3.90