Re: [VFB] black stonefly pattern?

[Ian Mitchell]

We have small stonefly hatches here early spring on the streams and reservoirs in the central highlands.

Here are three patterns I use

Adult for reservoir and quiet pools -

http://www.angelfire.com/on/theriverbank/stillwaterswap/simplestone.htm

For faster deeper streams:
http://www.angelfire.com/on/theriverbank/miswap/silverbullet.htm

For shalower streams and lakes:
LBD or Little Black Dress - by Ian Mitchell

Hook Long Shank 14
Tail Black hen Fibres
Underbody Fine Lead (6-7 turns)
Body Single Ply of Black Knitting Wool (or black floss)
Rib Fine Silver or Copper Wire
Wing case Strand Holographic Tinsel
Thorax Peacock Herl
Hackle Partridge
Thread Black 8/0

Instructions
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1. Wind Lead under body - tie down firmly with thread.
2. Wind thread to bend. Tie in tail fibres.
3. Tie in wool and copper wire. Wind Body and tie off.
4. Wind Rib forward (3 turns). Tie in and cut off excess.
5. Tie in two strands of tinsel.
6. Dub fur on thread and wind to form a thorax.
7. Pull Holographic tinsel over thorax and tie in. Clip off excess.
8. Tie in small hen hackle and wrap 2 -3 turns. Tie in and trim off excess.
9. Whip finish and varnish head.





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Subject: [VFB] black stonefly pattern?
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 06:04:14 EST

I'm looking for patterns to fish the Androscoggin next June.
Does anyone have a pattern list for this river?
I heard that black stone flies are popular. Does anyone have a simple
easy to tie pattern for them? OK how about the most effective pattern for
them.

thanks,

Jerry Schrader www.jerryschrader.com


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