In this week’s “How to Tie” video feature, Mainely Flies ties a stonefly pattern that every angler should carry in their nymph box, the Buggy Vinyl Stone Fly.
Learn About This Fly:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Stoneflies are a menu item for trout in any waterway they both cohabitate. Whether small stream or large, these bugs are often of the large size and in healthy numbers. When attempting to match the hatch, stoneflies are also easy to pick out and identify when fish are feeding on top. If in need of a highly productive nymph pattern for trout when you aren’t seeing bugs, look no further than the Buggy Vinyl Stone Fly.
For tyers who consider themselves in the intermediate to expert range, this pattern won’t give much grief. When working with goose biots and any other natural material, taking your time to make sure proportions are accurate is crucial. Often times these naturals are more supple and tedious to use, but provide nymphs a look that trout can’t resist. The Buggy Vinyl Stone Fly tied in a variety of sizes and colors will allow your nymph box to find success no matter time or location.
Depending on season, this fly can be fished in either a nymph or dry dropper rig effectively. When it comes to the size you should tie, turn over some rocks or debris on the bottom to see what size stonefly is most prevalent. Typically stonefly patterns are not overly difficult to tie, this being no exception for most behind a vise. Fish with confidence no matter the season and watch the work pay off with the Buggy Vinyl Stone Fly.
Ingredients:
- Hook: Firehole Sticks 718 Nymph & Terrestrial – Size 16
- Bead: Fulling Mill Tungsten Beads 2.0mm – Black
- Thread 1: Veevus 10/0 – Brown #40
- Thread 2: Uni-Thread 6/0 – Camel
- Legs and tail: Semperfli Inferno Goose Biots
- Vinyl: Half Round D-Rib Medium – Amber
- Lead-free wire: Lead Free Round Wire – Size 0.015
- Back: Thin Skin – Amber
- Dubbing: Hends UV Ice Dubbing – Blue
Now you know how to tie the Buggy Vinyl Stone Fly!
Video and ingredients courtesy of Mainely Flies.
