Hook: Standard Nymph #10 - 16
Thread: Black 8/0 or 6/0
Bead: Black Cyclops
Antenna: Black Krystal Flash
Tail: Goose Biots
Rib: Stretch Magic
Legs: Black Stretch Magic
Body: Any Buggy Dubbing
Wing Case: Thin Skin
Notes on the Fly
This is a mixture of a few stonefly nymph patterns I have found. I have taken certain qualities I liked and found easy to tie and used them, and dropped others that were not worth the effort.
First thing I really like about this fly is the antenna coming out of the bead. One of the few bead-head patterns that really look life like! Also the stretch magic material is a great product that is easy to tie with and very durable.
This is a nymph that takes a little bit longer to tie than I would like, but is a must have early season pattern. You can fish this fly in every moving body of water in your area, and catch a variety of fish... from 5 inch brookies, to 14 inch browns, and even 12 pound steelhead. Give it a try, and keep thinking warm thoughts!
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