flyfishing99 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2012 Hi, This is sort of a cross between a Stimulator and a Soffa Pillow. Been trying different materials. This one has an Underwing beneath the over-wing of bucktail. I use uni-stretch thread for the body. Will this work in late May/early June on Western rivers? I hope so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2012 I have had quite a bit of success with Stimis on the South Fork during the Salmon Fly Hatch. Big and orange was all you needed. That should work. The hatch is usually late June to Early July there, but who knows this year could be a lot different. The pattern looks like it should do fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtrout58 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2012 That would work on the rivers I fish in CA, but mid to late June/early July would be a better time in normal-weather years. I use to take the last week of June off of work and had pretty good luck hitting the hatch and avoiding those who took the July 4th week off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishing99 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2012 Here is the hatch chart for Salmon Flies on the Henry's Fork: Photo Common Name Scientific Name Dates Location Hook size Salmonfly. Pteronarcys californica May-Jun Riverside-Ashton, Box Cyn., Coffeepot Rapids 4-6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtrout58 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2012 Oh, The Henry's Fork, that's East for me. The fly should work, timing the hatch can be hit or miss... Man, you should have been here last week, it was awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishing99 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2012 Oh, The Henry's Fork, that's East for me. The fly should work, timing the hatch can be hit or miss... Man, you should have been here last week, it was awesome! Yes, or: "Will you be here all of next week? Should really be good by the end of next week." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigdewy 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2012 That will be a killer here in the West!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites