STONEFLY, GIANT NYMPH

 Hook:  (T) 200R + Lead Weight  
 Size:   4-8
 Thread:  Black 6/0
 Tail:  Reddish Brown Goose Biots
 Body:  Brownish Black Fur Dubbing
 Rib:  Brown Larva Lace
 Legs:  Black Hen Hackle
Wingcase:  Reddish Brown Swiss Straw
 Ant:  Reddish Brown Goose Biots

Notes on tying:

1. Wrap 10 wraps of 0.20 lead wire behind the eye.
2. Tie in goose biots for the tail.
3. Dub body with fur using a dubbing loop to give a more buggy appearance.
4. Palmer Larva Lace to give segmented look.
5. Add Swiss straw, fold it back and tie it down.  Repeat this 2 more times.
6. Add two goose biots for the antennae.
7. Whip finish and add head cement.

 This is a variation of a pattern listed in The Orvis Fly Pattern Index that works on trout, salmon and steelhead.  It works well when fished dead drift.

Shawn Harmon 1393 2nd St Coralville, IA  52241