As best I can recall:
Hook: Daiichi 1760, Sizes #8 thru #12
Bead: Black, size to suit hook
Thread: 6/0 Uni-Thread, black
Hackle: Black hen saddle
Tails: Black goose biots
Rib: .006 monofilament
Flashback: Gold Krystal Flash
Legs: Round Rubber Legs, small
Body: Black rabbit dubbing
Bill's Soft Hackle Stonefly Nymph
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Re: Bill's Soft Hackle Stonefly Nymph
Some of the same morons who throw their trash around in National parks also vote. That alone would explain the state of American politics. ~ John Gierach, "Still Life with Brook Trout"
Re: Bill's Soft Hackle Stonefly Nymph
I need to add a few of these to my stonefly box. Great-looking pattern!
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DUBBN
Re: Bill's Soft Hackle Stonefly Nymph
I tried a lighter version of your pattern last week. White legs and natural Hares Mask. I believe the fish wanted darker like your version. I tied a few of these up for my next trip. Size 8.
Re: Bill's Soft Hackle Stonefly Nymph
Oh yeah!
Some of the same morons who throw their trash around in National parks also vote. That alone would explain the state of American politics. ~ John Gierach, "Still Life with Brook Trout"
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Re: Bill's Soft Hackle Stonefly Nymph
Nice! I can't wait to see your results, when you take this for a swim.What hackle did you use? It looks really nice, with all the mottling.
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Brown India Hen, mottled with Black and a little bit of Gold flecks.
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I am surprised to hear that is indian hen. Would you mind posting a picture of the neck? I need one of these...
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Re: Bill's Soft Hackle Stonefly Nymph
Thats funny, I tried to give it, and a bunch of others away last year.letumgo wrote:I am surprised to hear that is indian hen. Would you mind posting a picture of the neck? I need one of these...
Re: Bill's Soft Hackle Stonefly Nymph
That is a great looking fly right there.
