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Black Stonefly Nymph

Nymph · Trout · Intermediate · 1 version

Classic Recipe

  • Hook Standard nymph, 2x long, 6-12
  • Thread Black 6/0

Materials

  • Tail Black goose biots (forked)
  • Body Black dubbing (segmented)
  • Rib Fine copper wire (spiral)
  • Wingcase Black Thin Skin (2 sections)
  • Legs Black hen hackle or rubber (sparse)
  • Weight Lead wire (heavy)

How to tie it

  1. Mount hook, wrap lead
  2. Tie in forked biot tails
  3. Dub body, wrap rib
  4. Build wingcase sections
  5. Add legs
  6. Whip finish

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