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The Mercury RS2 is a simple, effective emerger pattern that works well in shallow riffles, transition areas, or drop-offs. When mayflies begin to hatch, this fly can be extremely productive when fished to trout feeding in a variety of settings. The small wing and short tail maintain a lifelike profile in the water and fool trout that are eating PMDs or BWO-Baetis emergers. This small midge-like pattern can also be productive in winter months when midges are hatching and moving up in the water column. This is a great fly to use as a dropper off of a dry fly during a hatch, as a single nymph in shallow sight fishing conditions, or as a trailer nymph on a double nymph rig when subsurface fishing. The glass bead and flashback help add a small amount of weight and flash to the fly and contribute to the small, simple profile of the fly in the water. This is a great pattern when targeting trout in the western US or wherever midges and small mayflies are present.
Sizes Available:
20, 22
Colors Available:
Gray
Due to the handmade nature of this product, the item you receive may vary slightly from the photos. Flies that are not individually packaged are not returnable.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.
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"This version of the RS2 (there are a few) works well on sunny days. The flashback catches the sun in shallow water and provides an extra eye-catching shine for fish that are feeding on small midges or mayflies. Fishing this fly as a single nymph in clear water is a ton of fun, especially when sight fishing large, picky trout."
