EmergeradvancedSouthwest & California
RS2
$4.00
Available Sizes18-24
Color Variations
olivegrayblack
Two letters, one number, zero fish that can resist it during a BWO hatch. Minimalism at its most lethal.
Quick Facts
TypeEmerger
Difficultyadvanced
SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall
Target SpeciesRainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Sizes18-24
Best LocationsHot Creek, CA; Fall River, CA; San Juan River, NM
Where to Fish It
Hot Creek
CA · Spring Creek
Fall River
CA · Spring Creek
San Juan River
NM · Tailwater
Map unavailable. Locations for RS2: Hot Creek, CA; Fall River, CA; San Juan River, NM
Related Reading
region guide
Southwest: Desert Oasis Fly Fishing
In the arid vastness of the American Southwest, cold water is currency and the rivers that carry it hold world-class fly fishing. From the legendary tailwaters below desert dams to alkaline stillwaters teeming with massive trout, the Southwest defies every expectation.
hatch guide
Midge Fishing: The Tiny Flies That Save the Day
When every other hatch has shut down, midges keep trout feeding. From winter tailwaters to high-altitude stillwaters, Chironomidae are the most abundant insects in freshwater ecosystems. Learning to fish these tiny patterns unlocks twelve months of dry-fly and nymphing opportunities.
seasonal playbook
The Winter Guide: Cold Water, Warm Hands, Willing Fish
Winter separates the dedicated from the fair-weather crowd. The rivers are empty, the hatches are tiny, and the fish feed in slow motion. But they do feed — they have to. And the angler who understands cold-water metabolism, midge biology, and the art of slowing down will find winter fishing not just productive but deeply rewarding.
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