Stonefly Life Cycle
Stone flies are a diverse family of insects that are adapted to well oxygenated streams and rivers and cannot survive in polluted water.
Stone fly nymphs have fixed gills that can only extract oxygen in clean moving water.
By Rick Flink
The double bead stonefly nymph is a highly effective fly pattern used in fly fishing to mimic the natural stonefly nymph. Known for its heavy weight, achieved through the use of two beads, this fly sinks quickly, making it ideal for reaching deep, fast-moving waters where stonefly nymphs are commonly found. Read More »
Clark’s Lady Stone Variant is a fly can be used for any stonefly (e.g., Little Yellow Stone, Little Green Stone, Salmonfly). Coordinate the thread and body colour, changing the thread to match the underwing. Use Varigated Rust, Gold, Orange or Green underwings to match these flies. Read More »