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Matt's Stonefly
Materials List:
Hooks: Daiichi 1270 (curved shank stonefly hook).
Thread: 6/0, to match natural.
Rib: fine yarn or floss, to match natural, optional.
Body: yarn to match natural.
Thorax: Thorax: yarn to match natural.
Wing: synthetic wing material, z-wing, lacewing,
or similar, tied flat on top, to match natural.
Hackle: to match natural, palmered heavily.
Antennae: stripped hackle stems, to match natural.
Tying Instructions:
1. Start tying thread on shank at a point just behind barb.
2. Tie in hackle by butt.
3. Tie in yarn then wrap 2/3 of the way up shank,
tie in and trim excess.
4. Wind hackle forward 6-7 turns to front of
body, tie in and trim excess.
5. Trim hackle on top and bottom in a "V".
6. Cut wing material to shape.
7. Tie wing in flat on top and a little past the body.
8. Tie in antennae.
9. Tie in body yarn dubbing for thorax.
10. Wrap yarn forward leaving a small space behind the
eye, tie in and trim excess.
11. Divide antennae using figure 8 wraps.
12. Form a neat head, whip finish, cut thread and cement.
Fishing the Fly:
This pattern was originally designed to imitate the smaller,
early stonefly species, but size and color can be changed to
imitate any species. Fish it dead drift. I particularly like this
pattern as a Yellow Sally imitation, in sizes 10-14.
A good wing material that I use for this fly can be purchased
at Wal-Mart. It is called Organza Ribbon Embroidery. It comes
in several widths and colors. Cut to shape and cement trimmed
edges to prevent fraying. — Matt
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