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When to use Hot Head Sow Bugs

Hot Head Sow Bugs are a go-to fly pattern for targeting trout in tailwaters and spring creeks. Their bright bead head adds just enough flash to trigger strikes, especially in cold water when fish are sluggish. In this guide, we’ll break down when and how to fish Hot Head Sow Bugs for maximum success, from ideal water conditions to the best rigging techniques.

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