Flicking feathers

 This simple little stonefly pattern is a very effective imitation that can be tied in various sizes to represent a range of different species and as a bonus it works well in midge hatches or when any small black fly is on the water.  To support my channel, get access to the members' only content and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: TMC 100 size 14- 20 Thread: Uni 8/0 black Body: Black superfine dubbing Wing: Natural CDC Hackle: Grizzle cock hackle

Step by step instructions for a foam bodied stonefly imitation. This pattern is very buoyant and can be adapted to imitate various different species of stonefly. It can also double up as a terrestrial pattern if needed. To be eligible for future giveaways and support the channel head over to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron Twitter/Instagram @flickinfeathers Materials used: Hook: TMC 100 size 8 Thread: 6/0 Body : 2mm foam Tails: goose biots Legs: round rubber Wing: deer hair Head: 2mm foam Thorax: Synthetic dubbing

Step by step instructions for a nice stonefly pattern.  With a foam back and wing you can be sure it's floating even in rough water.  Tie them in different sizes and colours to suit the hatches in your area.  It's also a decent hopper/terrestrial  pattern in a pinch. Materials from www.sybai.com Materials Used Hook :Tiemco 200R or equivalent Thread: 6/0 Body: SLF Back/Thorax cover: 2mm foam Wing: 1mm Packing foam Legs: centipede legs