The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
Green Drake, Brown Drake, Golden Stonefly
Easy - 3-5 Min
Coldwater
This wild looking fly works wonders, and that is mostly attributed to it’s crazy appearance. There are a few swaps to that can be made when tying this bug that won’t take away from it’s uniqueness.
Tail: Mallard Flank Feathers can serve the same purpose as the Wood Duck if they are in the wood duck color.
Legs: Again, Mallard Flank Feathers can serve the same purpose as the Wood Duck if they are in the wood duck color.
This pattern is so specific that variations are hard to come by. One that you may try is rubber legs instead of wood duck for the legs. Spanflex in the ginger or dark ginger color look nice.
It may look look like a bunch of errant material on a hook, but I assure you it is a fish catching machine. This fly has a lot of in water movement, and paired with the slight flash it can’t help but get the attention of every fish in the area. Another reason so many fish fall victim to this bug is because it’s heavy enough to get down into their faces. You can’t catch them of they don’t see it!
This is an awesome choice for any piece of water, just about anywhere in the country, when you don’t know what the bug life is like off hand. Or, for that matter, when you do know what the bug life is like off hand! Fished as a top fly in a nymph rig, or as a general dropper from a dry is where this bug should be in your lineup. It is sure to produce a fair number of strikes.
| Regional Hatch Chart | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Region: West
Brown Drake Sizes: #10 - #14
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Region: Northwest
Brown Drake Sizes: #10 - #14
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Region: East
Brown Drake Sizes: #10 - #14
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Region: Midwest
Brown Drake Sizes: #10 - #14
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| Regional Hatch Chart | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Region: West
Golden Stonefly Sizes: #8 - #16
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Region: Northwest
Golden Stonefly Sizes: #8 - #16
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Region: East
Golden Stonefly Sizes: #8 - #16
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Region: Midwest
Golden Stonefly Sizes: #8 - #16
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| Regional Hatch Chart | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Region: West, Northwest, Midwest
Green Drake Sizes: #8 - #14
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Region: East
Green Drake Sizes: #8 - #14
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