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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Good looking little pattern… Looks fishy!
Thanks Midgeman. It’s a fun little pattern to tie.
Ben
I agree. Quick and simple and effective I am sure. Losing some on the bottom is the chance you take when fishing stonefly nymphs!
Thanks Mel. I completely agree with you about fishing stonefly nymphs. Losing flies is part of the game.
Ben
Interesting how you use leg biots on the pattern. Will have to try it. Thanks!
Great job Ben. This is a great fly and a quality demo. Thanks.
Thanks Howard. I appreciate the kind words.
Ben
I agree – very well done, thoughtfully photographed and posed to see the steps easily. Great step-by-step.
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
Just found your site… love this tie. I will definitely tie it and try it here in North Georgia trout waters.
Thanks Ralph. I appreciate the kind words. Let me know how it fishes for you.
Ben
Beautiful flies, website and life!
Thanks so much Natalie.
Ben
Caught some great trout on this fly just this last weekend.
That’s great to hear Luke. Glad it produced for you. Take care.
Ben