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Improved Sofa Pillow fly pattern
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Improved Sofa Pillow

Improved Sofa Pillow is a buoyant elk hair stonefly adult and one of the most famous salmonfly dries ever tied. It supports Improved Sofa Pillow fly, salmonfly dry, and classic trout dry searches.

Imitates: Adult salmonflies

Quick Reference

Best Sizes
#4-8
Best Season
Late spring through early summer
Best Conditions
Western freestones during salmonfly hatches
Water Temp
50-62°F
Recommended Tippet
2X-3X

How to Rig It

Fish solo on heavy tippet near banks and bouldered seams.

How to Present It

Drift drag-free or twitch for big aggressive eats.

Why It Works

Heavy elk hair wing and palmered hackle keep it riding high even in churning pocket water.

History

The Improved Sofa Pillow modernized the classic Sofa Pillow with better floatation and a more durable wing.

Pro Tip

Treat it with paste floatant before every fish — dries soak fast in heavy water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Improved Sofa Pillow?+

A buoyant elk hair salmonfly dry used during western stonefly hatches.

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