A high-floating, heavily weighted stonefly nymph imitation that excels in rocky, fast freestone streams. The rubber legs provide irresistible action even at drift speed. Standard guide rig anchor fly throughout the West.
1. Weight — Wrap 15–20 turns of lead wire on the front 2/3 of the hook shank. Cover with thread.
2. Thread base — Attach brown thread at the eye and build a base over the lead to the bend.
3. Rear legs — Tie in one pair of brown rubber legs at the bend, extending out to each side.
4. Abdomen — Dub a rough, chunky brown abdomen from the bend to the midpoint.
5. Mid legs — Tie in a second pair of rubber legs at the midpoint.
6. Thorax — Dub a slightly fuller brown thorax from the midpoint to just behind the eye.
7. Front legs — Tie in a third pair of rubber legs just behind the eye, angling forward.
8. Head — Build a neat head. Whip finish and apply head cement. Trim rubber legs to roughly hook-shank length on each side.
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Perlidae spp.
