D-Rib Stonefly

This is a fairly versatile fly that can be fished either under an indicator or under a dry fly during large hatches. Try to get the best dead drift on this fly, as these nymphs don’t swim, and instead use their claws to climb around the river bottom and out on the shore to hatch. During larger hatches, focus on deep water right beside the bank, where the nymphs are going to be trying to exit the stream and may get swept into the current. This fly is best fished right at the bottom of the river, so give this plenty of room and weight to get down there quick.