High-Vis Golden Stonefly (Dun)
A dun fly imitating Hesperoperla pacifica, fished in May, June, July across the Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Southwest.
Open in Hatch Matcher →Quick facts
- Stage: Dun
- Imitates: Hesperoperla pacifica
- Hook sizes: #8, #10, #12
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Water temp: 52–65°F
- Water types: Freestone, Tailwater
- Best months: May, June, July
- Regions: Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Southwest
- Target species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Steelhead
How to tie the High-Vis Golden Stonefly (Dun)
Hook: Tiemco TMC 5212 2XL, sizes 8-12
Thread: Uni 6/0 Golden Yellow
Materials
- Hook: Tiemco TMC 5212, #8-12
- Thread: Uni 6/0 Golden Yellow
- Tail: Elk hair
- Body: Bright gold dubbing
- Hackle: Brown saddle (palmered)
- Wing: Natural elk hair
- Hi-Vis Post: Orange poly yarn or foam indicator
Tying steps
- Mount 2XL hook. Tie in elk tail.
- Dub bright gold body to 3/4; palmer hackle.
- Tie in elk wing.
- At the front, tie in an orange poly yarn indicator post upright.
- Trim butts, whip finish, head cement.