Stoneflys are a great pattern for year round fishing which makes them a great fly for the winter. When it’s cold and the trout are sluggish they will often look for a high protein meal like a stonefly. The Pat’s Rubber Legs pattern is a favorite on Northeast waters and has been a go-to fly for many anglers on the Farmington, Housatonic and Delaware. It doesn’t require a ton of material and can be tied on a variety of hooks and sizes. Tie it with or without a bead and vary the color combinations and legs.
Tie up 8 of these or another stonefly pattern and bring them to the December fly swap at our chapter meeting on Wednesday, December 11.