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RIO Morrish Pom Skater 2.0 – Steelhead Skating Dry Fly

$2.42

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Description

RIO Morrish Pom Skater 2.0 – Steelhead Skating Dry Fly The RIO Morrish Pom Skater 2.0 builds on one of the most effective steelhead skaters of the past two decades. The original Pompadour Skater earned its reputation with a large, buoyant head and a slender, low-riding rear body , creating a fly that stayed planted—or “sticky”—on the surface. That surface adhesion is key. When a steelhead charges the fly, displaced water is less likely to push it out of the way, resulting in more committed eats. The Pom Skater also tracks cleanly, skating smoothly without diving or twisting, even in varied currents. The 2.0 version updates the classic with a modern Ahrex hook , ensuring durability and consistency now that the original heavy-wire hook is no longer available. Added sighter material and subtle hot spots improve visibility for the angler without compromising the fly’s effectiveness. The Black Blue colorway has quickly proven to be a standout option for low light and aggressive fish. A proven skating dry for steelhead when surface presentations matter.

Specifications

Category

Dry Flies

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

salmon-steelhead

Techniques

casting

Water Column

surface

Action

skating

Conditions

low light, current, open water

Field Notes

Use this skating dry fly when steelhead are looking up and surface presentations matter. It is designed to track cleanly across varied currents and stay planted on the surface, making it effective for swing-and-skate presentations in runs and seams. The Black Blue colorway is especially useful in low light and when fish are aggressive.

Pros

  • Stays high and sticky on the surface
  • Skates cleanly without diving or twisting
  • Good visibility for the angler
  • Strong low-light color option

Cons

  • Best only when fish are willing to take a surface fly
  • Can be less effective in heavy chop or when fish are deep

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