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Category - Stonefly Nymph

Hook - Mustad R74-9672 (or equivalent), Size 8-14

Weight - Lead/lead free wire (not specified in the book recipe) (optional)

Thread - Olive

Tail - Brown hackle fibers

Ribbing - Fine gold or copper wire (not specified in the book recipe) (optional)

Body - Peacock herl

Legs - Brown hackle fibers

Wing case - Dyed brown mallard feather trimmed to extend over approximately 1/3 body

Tying Tip - Wrap the herl around a length of tying thread into a herl rope for a little durability.

For additional durability, coat the hook shank with a light coating of super glue prior to wrapping the herl forward.

Popular Fly Patters - Terry Hellekson

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