In this video Simon demonstrates how to tie an effective golden stonefly nymph. This pattern does not employ a heavy bead, rather it’s on the “lighter” side by design. Lighter facilitates the “tumble” stonefly nymphs often go through in high water and as they make their way towards shore in order to become adults. The pattern uses a really stout new hook from Ahrex, the HR416 Anadromous Nymph Hook is perfect for trout nymphs, trout streamers, bass flies, steelhead nymphs and more. It has a nice shank length, heavy wire and lethal sharpness. Dirty bug yarn and Straggle String from Semper Fli help create a realistic and easy to form body and thorax. Enjoy!
Golden Stone Nymph
Hook- Ahrex HR416 Anadromous Nymph: Size 4
Thread- Danville’s 140 Denier: Tan
Lead- Hareline Lead Wire: .30mm
Antennae & Tails- Hareline Turkey Biot Quills: Sulphur Orange
Eyes- Hareline Small Mono Nymph Eyes: Black
Dubbing- Hareline Ice Dub: Golden Brown & Hareline Hare-Tron Dubbin: Light Olive Brown
Abdomen- Semperfli Dirty Bug Yarn: Mottled Golden Olive, Danville’ .006 Mono, Hareline Standard Tubing Dark: Golden Stone, & Hareline Cinnamon Tip Turkey Feather
Legs- Montana Fly Company Medium Barred Sexi-Floss: Tan
Thorax- Semperfli Straggle String: Brown Olive, Dubbing Blend, & Hareline Cinnamon Tip Turkey Feather
