Description
The Improved Sofa Pillow is an evolution of the original Sofa Pillow fly, which was created in the 1940s by Pat Barnes in West Yellowstone, Montana. The name "Sofa Pillow" originated when a Texan angler, upon seeing the large fly, remarked, "It's as big as a sofa pillow!" The Improved Sofa Pillow was developed to enhance buoyancy and effectiveness, making it a reliable choice for imitating large stoneflies, particularly the salmonfly (Pteronarcys californica), during their prolific hatches in Western trout streams.
Pro Tip
Pre-Treat for Maximum Floatation: Before fishing, apply a generous amount of floatant to the Improved Sofa Pillow, especially to the palmered hackle and wing. This preparation ensures the fly remains buoyant in fast-flowing waters where salmonflies are typically found.
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Recipe
Hook: Mustad 9672 or equivalent, sizes 4-10 Thread: Black 6/0 Tail: Dyed red goose quill sections Body: Red floss or yarn Ribbing: Palmered brown saddle hackle Wing: Red or gray squirrel tail, with optional elk hair underwing for added buoyancy Hackle: Brown saddle hackle