Montana Stone Fly

By Lew Oatman, 1950s New York, submitted by Mike Cline.

Description

Early stonefly nymph to replicate common salmon fly and golden stone nymphs in Western waters.

Tying Process

Dubbing can be substituted for chenille to gain a buggier look. (Photos #2-3)

Materials

• Body: Black Chenille
• Hackle: Black
• Tail: Black Goose Biots
• Thorax: Black Chenille over Yellow Chenille
• Weight: .015 lead free wire

Hooks

• Firehole 618 #4 Barbless

Target species: Trout