Fly Tying: Little Stonefly Pattern

Stonefly Pattern
Little Black and Brown Stoneflies

So I know that this pattern cannot be new, but unfortunately I don’t know a better name than “little stonefly pattern.” I was sitting down at the vise trying to tie just that – a little stonefly pattern and out came this. I fished these on the Ausable River back in New York and did really well with them. This pattern holds up so well to abuse and  you are more likely to lose it on the bottom as opposed to it falling apart. The pattern is very easy with a very simple recipe.

Materials:

Hook: #16-#12 Curved Caddis Hook

Bead: Size to hook

Thread: 6/0 Uni Thread (Color of your choosing)

Tail/Wing/Leg: Goose Biots (Color to match)

Rib: Small UTC Ultra Wire

Thorax: Haretron Dubbin (Color to match)

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Add bead and start thread
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Wrap thread to the bend of the hook. Tie in goose biots for tail.
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Tie in wire rib. It is important to use minimal wraps so as not to bulk up the tail section of the fly.
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Wrap thread to behind the bead while building a slight taper to the body of the fly.
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Wrap wire rib forward and secure with thread wraps.
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Tie in two more goose biots right behind the bead. (I try to make the leg biots the same as the tail biots.)
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A slightly different angle of the biots.
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Dub thorax with Haretron Dubbin. Whip Finish.
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Silver on Black Stonefly
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Gold on Brown Stonefly
Stonefly Pattern
Gold on Brown Stonefly
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15 Responses to “Fly Tying: Little Stonefly Pattern”

  1. RainbowChaser

    I agree. Quick and simple and effective I am sure. Losing some on the bottom is the chance you take when fishing stonefly nymphs!

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    • azwanderings

      Thanks Mel. I completely agree with you about fishing stonefly nymphs. Losing flies is part of the game.

      Ben

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  2. Austin

    I agree – very well done, thoughtfully photographed and posed to see the steps easily. Great step-by-step.

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    • azwanderings

      Glad you liked it Austin. I appreciate the kind words. Let me know how the fish for you, if you tie some up. Take care.

      Ben

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  3. Ralph A.

    Just found your site… love this tie. I will definitely tie it and try it here in North Georgia trout waters.

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    • azwanderings

      Thanks Ralph. I appreciate the kind words. Let me know how it fishes for you.

      Ben

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    • azwanderings

      That’s great to hear Luke. Glad it produced for you. Take care.

      Ben

      Reply

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