The Little Black Stone hatch has a very short window in the northeast. However, the fish seem to remember it. This pattern works very well during the hatch and throughout much of the early spring, but truly shines in the winter months Jan-Mar during the pre-hatch period.
Click the link below for the tying Video:
That is a good looking fly, a “if I were a fish I would eat that fly.” BTW, the white shirt is a much better background.
Great looking pattern. The Little Black Stones did very well for me this year. In fact, they did better for me this year than any other year I can remember. The fish started hammering them pre high water (April) and continued to produce till about a month ago. I will churn out a few of your patterns this Fall and try them out. Thanks for the video.
A few patterns I used this past year. Size 14’s
After about 20 trout. Dont make fun of the wild SJ Worm 
It is a good looking fly.
FWIW, the Little Black Stone in Wisconsin is a size 16.
