Sparkle Wing RS2
Imitates: Mayfly emerger / midge emerger with gas bubble
Quick Reference
- Best Sizes
- #18-22
- Best Season
- Year-round, peak BWO season (spring & fall)
- Best Conditions
- Tailwaters, spring creeks, clear water with picky trout
- Water Temp
- 40-60°F
- Recommended Tippet
- 6X fluorocarbon
How to Rig It
Trailer behind a heavier nymph or as the dropper in a dry-dropper rig.
How to Present It
Dead-drift in the film or just below. Add the slightest twitch at the end to imitate an emerging insect.
Why It Works
The pearl Krystal Flash wing imitates the gas bubble of an emerging insect — a trigger trout key on more than profile during emergence.
History
A flashy update of Rim Chung's classic RS2 (Rim's Semblance 2), the Sparkle Wing variation became the go-to BWO emerger on Western tailwaters in the 2000s.
Pro Tip
Fish it on a 12-15 foot leader with 6X tippet. The longer the leader, the more naturally a tiny emerger drifts in slow tailwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does RS2 stand for?+
Rim's Semblance 2 — a midge/mayfly emerger designed by Rim Chung on the South Platte. The Sparkle Wing adds a flashy wing case.
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