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    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.

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    Solo,
    How many drinks did you have before you saw the pictue of that fly?
    Coughlin
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    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.

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    Sounds like it might have been a brown/black stonefly.
    How big was it overall?

    Describe the stretch of water where you saw it?

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    I'd say a good inch maybe more

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    Something like this ?



    Last edited by Mato Kuwapi; 08-29-2009 at 11:37 PM.
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    Mato that is the fly - now is that a stone? anybody got a good pattern?

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    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.
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    You might try Bird's Stonefly or the Goddard Caddis.

    Bob
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    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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