First I don't consider myslef a grand tier. I'm looking for simple patterns for Midwest Lake Michigan tributary fishing this fall.

I see many people fishing a stone fly followed by an egg pattern will tie up some heavy stones and many egg patterns, but am open to some ideas on patterns.

My most difficult thing is to select the patterns. There are so many. I am also interested in patterns that work in my area, I have heard many say, "oh, those are west coast patterns and they don't work around here".

I have an open mind, looking for some new tying projects. Thanks for a shove in the right direction.