The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
Golden Stonefly, Salmonfly, Skwala Stone
Medium - 7-10 Min
Coldwater
A classic fly pattern that is just as useful in modern day fishing. Patterns like this that have stood the test of time should be respected and fished! There’s a reason this fly has made it so far. The only thing that’s improved nowadays is the fact that materials have advanced and there are substitution options.
Tail: Wood Duck Flank Feather is a great stand in for the Mallard.
Collar: Partridge or India Hen Back will also get the job done as the collar on this bug.
Switching up the color of the floss is just about the only variation you want to make to this classic bug. Keeping in mind that the fly is an attractor whether your fishing for trout or panfish, colors like red, chartreuse, orange, and obviously yellow are all great options. Size options will make are always a luxury on the water, and often lead to more fish coming to hand.
The Tellico Nymph is a loose representation of a wide variety of insects, but it’s really just a general attractor pattern. Whether you’re on your favorite trout river, or at the local pond casting at eager bluegill this bug is sure to get at least a few looks. Getting the bug to look well proportioned can be slightly difficult, but once you get the hang of it the fly turns out really buggy looking.
If you’re fishing for trout you’ll want to have this fly as the point fly in a traditional nymph rig, or as a dropper underneath a dry fly. In the nymph rig you’ll most likely need some split shot to get it down to the fish. As the dropper under a dry it will hopefully play cleanup for the fish that are not looking for a floating meal. This pattern is a great choice for bluegill and other panfish as well. Fished on a slow strip it can be irresistible to them if you’re lucky.
| 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
Salmonfly Sizes: #6 - #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, Northwest
Skwala Stone Sizes: #12 - #16
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