help me identify this fly
I was up on a small stream today, and there was a large black fly that the was on the water periodically, and one had 3 fish after it before the 3 one got it.
it had a very distinct head, a abdomen that was longer, and a tail section that was even longer (all black), and a clear wing case with six legs.
I have seen a picture of this fly before, and a a dry fly variation. however I am unable to find it now.
Solo,
How many drinks did you have before you saw the pictue of that fly?
Coughlin
Calling flyfishing a hobby is like calling brain surgery a job.
Paul Schullery
absolutely zero... never tasted alcohol sorry lol
I saw the thing on the tailgate of my truck, and I have seen a picture of it online before.
Sounds like it might have been a brown/black stonefly.
How big was it overall?
Describe the stretch of water where you saw it?
bobbyg
When you can arrange your affairs to go fishing, forget all the signs, homilies, advice and folklore. JUST GO.
I'd say a good inch maybe more
Something like this ?
Last edited by Mato Kuwapi; 08-29-2009 at 11:37 PM.
"There's more B.S. in fly fishing than there is in a Kansas feedlot." Lefty Kreh
"Catch and Release,...like Corrections Canada" ~ Rick Mercer
Mato that is the fly - now is that a stone? anybody got a good pattern?
Yep! That is a stonefly. There are a lot of good patterns out there. Probably the best one to start with is the Stimulator. I don't bother with much else....well, I take that back. I like Earl Madsen's AuSable Skunk (Dry)
I'm looking for a different example of the AuSable Skunk...this isn't quite it...at least what I know as the Skunk. This works though.
....FOUND IT .... http://www.fedflyfishers.org/Default.aspx?tabid=4478
Check here for info on the Stimulator: http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/intermediate/part25.php
and http://www.fedflyfishers.org/Default.aspx?tabid=4478
Last edited by Mato Kuwapi; 08-30-2009 at 12:33 AM.
"There's more B.S. in fly fishing than there is in a Kansas feedlot." Lefty Kreh
"Catch and Release,...like Corrections Canada" ~ Rick Mercer
You might try Bird's Stonefly or the Goddard Caddis.
Bob
When you can arrange your affairs to go fishing, forget all the signs, homilies, advice and folklore. JUST GO.
This weeks fly of the week is a stonefly. Just adjust the colors to match what you are seeing.
Last edited by rainbowchaser; 08-30-2009 at 12:41 AM. Reason: can't type
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