About Me

My Photo
Tyler Legg
Charlotte, NC, United States
View my complete profile
Welcome to THFF.com! Kick your wading boots off and stick around for a while. You'll find content ranging from NC fishing reports, videos, pictures, fly fishing news from around the state/country/world, humor, and even some irrelevant, yet interesting posts.
Have a question, comment, fishing report, or a few suggestions regarding THFF or fly fishing in NC? Feel free to e-mail me at wncflyfishing@gmail.com
Powered by Blogger.
Monday, October 26, 2009


I was sitting at the tying bench the other day and came up with a new stone pattern...I tried to construct the bug with as much realism as possible...

Hook: any curved shanked hook.
Thread: 6/0 brown (or olive)
Tail: Brown goose biot
Body: Brown vinyl rib (I use a layer of brown dubbing under the vinyl rib to build up the body)
Thorax: Gray ostrich herl
Legs: Brown goose biot (bent to shape)

I add lead and a gold beadhead to aid in siking the fly to the bottom of the river. Stoneflies are found on the bottom, so keeping this fly down deep is a must.

4 comments:

Lance Milks said...

Hey Tyler,

That is one amazing pattern! I went to SMSP yesterday, and despite the rain did very well. I think that the brookies and browns have started there spawning fast. I only caught one little brookie and everything else (about 8) where bows. They are VERY PICKY mock hitting a lot. I think I have one trick figured out though. May go back up Tuesday or Friday.

Lance

Tyler Legg said...

Lance,

Those DH fish are starting to get pretty picky now that they have had a few weeks to see a variety of flies. Glad you were able to catch some fish up there despite they're extra "pickiness". I'm sure the fall foliage made the trip even better.

I'm heading out of town on Monday to do a little fishing, so may try Stone Mtn as well (thiking about trying some new water though)...

Thanks for report man,

Tyler

Susan said...

That fly looks real! Wish I had the patience to tie, going broke losing so many flies.

Tyler Legg said...

Susan,

I always run for the fly swatter when I see it!!

I hear ya about losing flies! I lose on average 10-12 bugs everytime I'm out on the water.

THFF Readers

Stocking Schedule Changes!

Make sure you check out the new stocking schedule provided by the NCWRC!

Notifications via email

Get the low down via email!

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

Fishing Blogs - Blog Catalog Blog Directory
Sports blogs & blog posts
Add to Technorati Favorites