Orvis

RS2

$2.99

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Description

The RS2 is a must-have emerger fly pattern for any trout fisherman.

Specifications

Category

Wet Flies

Target Species

trout

Techniques

finesse

Water Column

surface

Conditions

clear water, low light, current

Field Notes

An emerger pattern meant to imitate an insect transitioning from nymph to adult, making it effective when trout are feeding just below or in the surface film. Fish it dead-drift in slow to moderate currents, especially during hatches or when selective trout are refusing larger offerings.

Pros

  • Excellent emerger imitation for trout feeding near the surface film
  • Simple, versatile pattern for hatch matching
  • Works well in a dead-drift presentation

Cons

  • Can be less effective when fish are not keyed on emergers
  • Small fly can be difficult to see and manage at distance

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