AP Stonefly Nymph

Tied here by Matt O’Neal of Savage Flies.

This all-purpose stonefly nymph is loosely based on the Montana Stone, but uses a yarn for the body, thorax, and wingcase instead of chenille. Still an easy tie and can be tied in a variety of colors for many different species.

Materials

Hook: #8-14 long shank
Weight: Lead wire 0.020
Thread: Black, brown or to match the body
Tail: Grizzly hackle fibers
Body: Yarn, any natural color or Chenille
Thorax: Grizzly hackle, palmered

Fly Materials

Kona NS3 Nymph Streamer 3Xl Hook

$9.45

Hareline Round Lead Free Wire

$5.35

Wapsi Lead Wire Spooled

$4.45

UNI Products 6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed

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Danville Rayon Chenille - Medium

$4.45

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Metz Hackle Select 3-Pack

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