Comments on: Higa’s S.O.S Variations

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Tue, 03 May 2016 04:26:14 +0000

In reply to Jim Holmes. Gambel's feathers are not a requirement. I liked the color on this one. No other reason. Ben

By: Jim Holmes

Jim Holmes — Mon, 02 May 2016 23:41:40 +0000

I am just going to guess that using Gambel quail feathers is not a real priority….right?? We have plenty of quail here in Texas, but I don’t think we have any of those near by……Why this particular feather – I know, you had plenty on hand…..:-)

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Wed, 07 May 2014 12:16:08 +0000

In reply to Alan.

Awesome Alan. Can’t wait to hear how they work for you. If you’re interested in some Gambel’s feathers I have plenty laying around. Shoot me an email and I can send you some. Take care.

Ben

By: Alan

Alan — Tue, 06 May 2014 20:13:39 +0000

Ben:
I tied up a dozen in several colors to try on the East Walker next week. I’ll let you know how I do.
Thanks..looks like a great searching pattern.
Alan

By: Alan

Alan — Tue, 06 May 2014 16:06:51 +0000

OK Ben. Now you’ve got to bag enough Gambel’s quail to send us all some feathers!

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Tue, 06 May 2014 12:12:33 +0000

In reply to Flyguide. Sometimes, I like my beads slightly oversized, but ultimately you've got to find a bead that will fit on the hook. For the purpose of the pictures, I am using a large #10 hook and therefore had to bump up my bead size. What I had on hand might be a bit bigger than it needed to be. This pattern is extremely versatile and can be fished in streams or lakes. Ben

By: Flyguide

Flyguide — Tue, 06 May 2014 11:54:56 +0000

In your photo the beads look hugh in comparison to the rest of the fly. Is this by design or is the photo misleading? It looks like it would make a nice chironomid pattern for lake fishing in smaller sizes.
Thanks