What does an RS2 fly imitate?
The RS2 stands for “Rim’s Semblance 2” and will imitate a midge or mayfly. Since the original creation, which was tied with beaver fur for dubbing and saddle hackle for the wings, there has been many variations of this pattern.
Is an RS2 a dry fly?
The RS2 fly or ‘Rays Semblance’ is a pattern that was developed in the early 1970s by American angler Rim Chung. Don’t be fooled by this simple little fly, it almost alway produces favorable results when fished. It can be fished as a dry fly, emerger or nymph for both midges and mayflies.
Who invented the RS2 fly?
About Rim Chung. Rim Chung created the RS2 fly some forty years ago. As Carl Licis wrote, “When Rim Chung came to America, little did he know he would create what might be the most effective fishing fly ever devised for Colorado’s South Platte River.”
What is a searching pattern fly?
A search pattern is a fly pattern that imitates as many bugs as possible in hopes that it can be used anywhere, anytime to find where fish are feeding.
What does Prince Nymph imitate?
The Beadhead Prince Nymph is one of the top fly patterns ever invented. The Beadhead Prince Nymph most accurately imitates a stonefly or a mayfly nymph but can imitate a variety of other insects depending on the size, color and river that you are fishing.
What does RS2 stand for?
RS2
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| RS2 | Runescape 2 (game) |
What does copper John imitate?
What does the Copper John Nymph imitate? The Copper John Nymph imitates Mayflies and Stoneflies. If you are a fly angler, you know that trout are fans of these little bugs, and eat them through the Spring, Summer and Fall, especially during the hatch.
What does a pheasant tail nymph imitate?
The Pheasant Tail nymph or PT Nymph or Sawyer’s Pheasant Tail is a popular all purpose nymph imitation used by fly anglers. It imitates a large variety of olive, olive-brown colored aquatic insect larvae that many fish including trout and grayling feed upon.
Why is the RS2 fly so popular?
RIM CHUNG CREATED THE PATTERN WE CALL THE RS2 IN THE 1970s, and since then this fly has developed an extremely loyal following. I believe the main reason for its popularity is that regardless of conditions, place, or time of year, it almost always catches fish. I was fortunate to meet Rim Chung at the 2019 Fly Fishing Show in Denver.
Is the RS2 a good fly pattern for trout fishing?
The RS2 can be a highly effective fly pattern year-round, from stockers to wild educated trout. Photo By: Louis Cahill There’s days when trout fishing is so slow, it seems like conditions couldn’t possibly get any worse.
How can I Make my RS2 fly fishing fly ties different?
You can create incredible variations by switching materials for the tail, body, and wing. If you haven’t tied or fished the RS2, you’re missing out. Tim Flagler produces must-see fly tying and fishing instructional videos. To enjoy his terrific videos, go to www.practicalpatterns.com. Tim lives in New Jersey.
Where can I find more information on RS2 patterns?
Colorado angler Ferenc Horvath maintains a website devoted to the RS2, which contains lots of great information, as well as a chart of good color combinations. This video, by Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, offers step-by-step directions for tying this pattern by Matt Grobert.