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Sofa Pillow

Sofa Pillow is the original classic salmonfly dry fly used on western rivers for decades. It supports Sofa Pillow fly pattern, classic salmonfly dry, and trout dry fly searches.

Imitates: Adult salmonflies

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 to bank-holding trout.

How to Present It

Drift tight to banks and structure; occasional twitches trigger strikes.

Why It Works

Its large bushy silhouette matches the impossible-to-miss adult salmonfly.

History

A foundational western stonefly dry that defined the salmonfly hatch for generations.

Pro Tip

Carry both Sofa Pillow and Improved Sofa Pillow — trout sometimes prefer one over the other.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Sofa Pillow imitate?+

An adult salmonfly during the western stonefly emergence.

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