Early Black Stonefly (Dun)
A dun fly imitating Capniidae, fished in January, February, March across the Northeast, Midwest, Pacific Northwest.
Open in Hatch Matcher →Quick facts
- Stage: Dun
- Imitates: Capniidae
- Hook sizes: #16, #18
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Water temp: 33–46°F
- Water types: Freestone
- Best months: January, February, March
- Regions: Northeast, Midwest, Pacific Northwest
- Target species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
How to tie the Early Black Stonefly (Dun)
Hook: Tiemco TMC 100, sizes 16-18
Thread: Uni 8/0 Black
Materials
- Hook: Tiemco TMC 100, #16-18
- Thread: Uni 8/0 Black
- Body: Black dubbing
- Hackle: Black saddle (palmered)
- Wing: Dark gray or black elk hair
Tying steps
- Mount hook. Tie in black saddle hackle at bend.
- Dub black body to 3/4.
- Palmer hackle in 5 spirals.
- Tie in dark gray elk hair wing.
- Trim butts, whip finish, head cement.