Winter Stonefly Nymph
Stonefly Nymph
Tied By Darrell Olson
Hook: Lightning Strike Nymph/Hopper Hook NH9, Size 16 or 18
Thread: 70 Denier Black
Materials-
Antennae/Tail: Centipede Legs – Black Mini
weighted wire: 0.015 Lead-Free Wire
abdomen: Black Stretch Tubing Medium (roughly 2” long)
wing case: Pheasant Fibers (6 – 8)
thorax: Black Rabbit Dubbing
Notes:
Stonefly nymphs can be used to catch trout throughout the entire year. Many stonefly species spend two to four years as nymphs in the bottom of the river, acting as the main forage for many trout species, even during the winter. When fishing stonefly patterns before they begin to migrate to the edges of the river, it’s best to use smaller, more discrete fly patterns.
