easy black stone nymph pattern

[shawn29]

Just picked up the old rod after a lengthy layoff, looking for an easy to tie early black stone fly nymph pattern. Mostly fishing ridley creek right now any tips welcome and appreciated.

 

[djs12354]

Here's a lint to tctrout's youtube vid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YScIqRgSbLM

I find Tim's instructions thorough and easy to follow. Plus you can rewind and catch what you missed!

 

[shawn29]

thank you I'll give it a shot, didn't realize there were so many youtube videos on
tying, big help

 

[nfrechet]

black pheasant tail nymph

 

[DGC]

Nice ties, nfrechet.

A standard pheasant tail is just about perfect for shape and coloration on these if you want a non-beaded version. Also passes for BWO and Blue Quill nymphs in the bargain, which could be around at the same time and about the same size.

 

[afishinado]

DGC wrote:
Nice ties, nfrechet.

A standard pheasant tail is just about perfect for shape and coloration on these if you want a non-beaded version. Also passes for BWO and Blue Quill nymphs in the bargain, which could be around at the same time and about the same size.

+1 ^


There are several types of early stoneflies that hatch in the winter and early spring around here. The ones you may see earliest are called (by anglers) “Tiny Winter Blacks”. Some species are called “snowflies or “needleflies” since they hatch as early as January or February and are often seen crawling on top of the snow and are very slender.

The nymphs are mostly a medium to dark brown in color and are in the 16-18 size range. A small Pheasant tail nymph is a great fly pattern to imitate them.

A little later, usually in March, other larger stoneflies hatch. They are called (by anglers) “Early Black Stoneflies” and “Early Brown Stoneflies”. They are a little more robust and are usually a size 14-16.

Tying and carrying a bunch of PTs in smaller sizes is a great idea.

If you see these stoneflies in and about the stream, try a nymph first unless trout are rising to them; dry fly fishing may be tough in the cold water.

Good luck.

 

[nfrechet]

not my ties

found them on the interweb