In this fly tying video, Ben Baxter is behind the vise, showing us how to tie one of our favorite all-around trout flies, the Sparkle Wing RS2.
The RS2 and its variations have been catching fish on our South Platte tailwaters for decades. But don’t pigeon-hole this fly into being just a winter tailwater bug. RS2s are deadly wherever you find trout and mayflies. Fish them in the surface film or as part of a weighted nymph rig. And they can be tied in a variety of sizes and colors to match a specific mayfly hatch, including BWOs, Tricos and PMDs.
While the original RS2 was developed by Rim Chung, the sparkle wing variation is credited to Bob Churchill. In this video, Ben takes us through the Umpqua version of the Sparkle Wing RS2, which is a twist on Churchill’s. Umpqua’s Sparkle Wing RS2 features a long Fluoro Fiber tail and Pearl Mini Flat Braid for the wing.
Here, Ben walks us step-by-step through the Sparkle Wing RS2 with some helpful tips:
Materials List:
HOOK: Tiemco 101 (#16 - #24)
THREAD: 8/0 UNI-Thread (Color of Choice)
BODY: Super Fine Dry Fly Dubbing (Match Thread)
TAIL: Fluoro Fiber (White)
WING: Mini Flat Braid (Pearl)
Contact Us With Questions
If you have questions or if you need help getting started, please don’t hesitate to ask. We’d be happy to help. If you’re in the Denver area or along the Front Range, visit us at the fly shop in Littleton. Or give us a call at 303-794-1104. All phone and online orders over $10 receive free shipping.
No matter where you’re fishing for trout this year, bring along some Sparkle Wing RS2s. Give them a try and let us know what you think!
