Stonefly Nymph

Stonefly Nymph (front)
Stonefly Nymph (top)
Originator and fly: Paul Whillock, Photographs: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Size 4 Tiemco Longshank
Thread: UTC 70 White
Tails: 65 lb Clear Monofilament
Underbody: Yellow Chenille
Abdomen: Natural Tan Raffene
Wingbuds: Varnished Raffene
Legs: Japanese Nymph Legs
Outer thorax: Natural Tan Raffene
Antennae: 35 lb Clear Monofilament
Gills: Gray Poly Yarn
Jaws: Japanese Nymph Legs
Leg Hair: Gray Ostrich Herl
Claws: Varnished Black 8/0 Uni
Eyes: Burned Mono + Varnish
Front legs: Japanese Nymph Legs
Colouring: Edding and Kurecolor Pens
Pronotum: Synthetic Raffene
Head capsule: Synthetic Raffene
Varnish: Matt and Gloss

Note: Japanese Nymph Legs are a fairly new material, as expected; it is supplied directly from a model making company in Japan. The legs shafts have a low silicone composition which allows them to be flexible, bent to shape and manipulated quite easily without fear of the shaft breaking.

They can be used in realistic fishing flies as well as more detailed flies.The legs come in Black, Yellow Sally, Tan and Green

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