stone fly SBS

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hello guys,


i apologize for the last attempt at this.... in my defense, my computer puffed magic white smoke that day... anyway, new computer, second attempt....

here is what you'll need:

hook: flip rocks, decide what is best for your needs
weight: several wraps of lead
thread: black, i like heavier thread for nymphs
head: gold tungsten bead
tail and legs: black goose biot
abdomen: black wire
thorax: hairline black dubbing
wing case: pheasant tail died black

ok, lets get started....

place your bead on hook, make several wraps with the lead, i usually goto about where i want the abdomen to end...


next, start your thread, capture and cover the lead, place two biots on either side of the hook, i try to keep a nice arching shape following the hook..


tie in your wire, thicken up the body if desired, just remember to have a slight taper from the mid point...


wrap the wire forward, notice i stopped about the hook tip, conveniently enough, that where the lead stops...


tie in your second set of biots, i try and get the tips even with the bottom on the hook eye.. probably not important to do, im just nuts i guess!


stay tuned for part two...