Harvey Stonefly Nymph

Harvey Stonefly Nymph

Created by George Harvey in the 1930’s

Hook - 2X long Nymph hooks Size 8 to 16 

Weight - Lead free wire

Thread - Brown

Tail - Brown partridge or brown speckled hen saddles

Ribbing - 32-gauge brass beading wire (available at Craft Shops) (I used gold wire)

Shellback - 3 strands dark brown fine chenille for 8’s and 10’s. 3 strands dark brown wool for smaller flies

Body - Golden Stone or Creamy Yellow Awesome Possum dubbing (I used Mike Mercer's Signature Series Buggy Nymph Dubbing - Golden Stone)

Legs - Brown partridge or brown speckled hen saddles

July2001 (lrctu.org)