old f--ts with flyrods

[fishing mechanic]

That marabou makes all the difference in the world in the outcome. Spectacular work RG, keep the advise coming guys, all is appreciated.

[rgfixit]

Good Idea Trapper!
The fun thing about Woolly Buggers is that you can tie them in endless variations. I never leave for the stream without them.

RG

[trapper2000]

rg works  great  on  stone  flys  too  put the  dot of paint  on the wing case ......not sure if it makes a differance  but it sure looks  trick

[fishing mechanic]

Put some pics up of your stone fly's if ya would guys. I'm interested in seeing your versions also....Thanks

[trapper2000]

i'll do better lance  how  about i stop  out tomorrow   

[fishing mechanic]

i'll do better lance  how  about i stop  out tomorrow   

I'll be in the shop tomorrow Trap, gonna try to sneak out midday and hook up with KP, for some river action if the water flows make it worth while. Stop in for a hot cup of Joe Mr. You are always welcome, If ya wan't we could venture towards the river together...my truck, and my treat!

[trapper2000]

lance  sorry  ended  up  fishing  near  oswego  ....  now  were  tying  glo bugs  and  super duper  stone  flies  maybe  a  few   egg  sucking leaches  to boot  ....fish on !!!!!!!!!!!!

[wiredstone]

This is the wired stone.

[trapper2000]

wired  interesting  but  why  tie  it  backwards?

[wiredstone]

I found it gave me more hook ups. I have caught brook trout to steelhead on that fly.

[trapper2000]

it  looks  really  cool!   copper  wire ??  wonder  if  you  could  use  lead  wire  and  powder  paint it ?? great  fly thanks  now  i  gotta  play what  did  you  use  for the  wing  case  looks  like  epoxy  yet a  flash back

[rgfixit]

I worked the picture from Wiredstone (apt name by the way ) so you could see it a bit better.


Nice pattern. Simple and efficient.

Looks like Thin Skin Trap.

I really like the concept of tying in reverse. I believe that most fish attack their prey from the head. I very often hook minnows and crabs by the  tail for better results.

 Wiredstone. Looks like you use a Danvise?
RG

[trapper2000]

that is  a  cool pattern !!!!  i love  seeing other  peoples  work

[wiredstone]

hook :#12 daiichi 1710 or 1730
body:black copper wire
thorax:henry forks hackle
casing:copper sparkle braid
tail: goose biots

[rgfixit]

Here's my "Brown Stone"
#12 White River curved nymph hook
Tungsten bead sized to hook
.030 round lead
140 denier Ultra Thread, tan
Rust goose biots
rust  super fine dubbing (body)
Dark Grey life cycle dubbing (thorax and collar)
Pheasant Wing feather (legs
Black Swiss Straw (case)
Crystal Flash (flashback)
Fine gold wire (rib)

Wrap lead, push to back of bead and tie in wrapping a tapered section at the back of the lead

Dub a small ball at the bend of the hook, tie in biots, tie in gold wire for rib, dub body forward to about 2/3

Tie in several strands of crystal flash and black swiss straw

Prep a feather as shown and tie in from the tip shiny side down (I'm using pheasant...Thanks KP )


Dub a loose thorax

pull the feather then swiss straw then crystal flash forward and tie in




Dub a small collar to cover the wraps, whip finish.


Bob's Brown Stone
RG