The People's Stonefly

Created by Jeff Morgan

HOOK: Dai Riki 700BB, sizes 6-10 THREAD: To match body color UNDERBODY: Lead wire or tape, flattened and cut to shape TAIL: Golden-brown goose biots, tied in a "V" BODY: Tan Kaufmann's blend BACK: Brown Body Stretch RIB: Fine brass or copper wire THORAX: To match body LEGS: Two pairs of black rubber legs WINGCASES: Three sections of brown body stretch, cut into "Vs" ANTENNAE: Golden-brown good biots, tied in a "V" HEAD: Brass bead

Uses

Imitates the nymphs of the salmonfly (Pteronarcys californica). This fly must be fished on the bottom. Period. That's why it's weight AND has a beadhead. For slower flows, you can skip the beadhead.

 
Jeff Morgan developed this pattern when he became tired of tying the usual go-to imitation, a Kaufmann's Stonefly.

How to Fish

Dead drift on the bottom with an indicator or tight line presentation. The best areas are bouldery sections, riffles, and just below riffles. If you find a moderatre drop-off just below a riffle, consider yourself blessed.