Golden Stonefly Nymph

Materials

How to Tie the Golden Stonefly Nymph

1. 1

   Step 1

   Slide the bead onto the hook if using one. Secure the hook in the vise and wrap lead-free wire behind the bead for weight. Start the thread and cover the wire with a smooth base.

2. 2

   Step 2

   At the bend, tie in two amber goose biots splayed outward for the tail. Apply a small drop of cement to secure them.

   Splay biots by tying one on each side of the shank with tight thread wraps and a small thread dam between them.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Tie in the gold Ultra Wire at the tail base for ribbing.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Dub a tapered abdomen with golden stone dubbing, wrapping forward to the 60% point on the shank.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Counter-wrap the gold wire rib forward over the dubbed body in evenly spaced turns. Tie off and trim.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Tie in a section of pheasant tail fibers or turkey for the wingcase at the front of the abdomen.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Dub a robust thorax with the same dubbing, making it slightly bulkier than the abdomen.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Pull the wingcase material forward over the thorax and tie down behind the bead. Trim excess.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Use a dubbing needle to pick out thorax fibers on the underside to suggest legs. Whip finish and apply UV resin to the wingcase for durability.