Phil's Custom Flies

Stonefly Dry Flies 

The most anticipated hatch of the year on many rivers is the Salmon Fly hatch. The Salmon Fly, or the Pteronarcys can be almost 2 inches long in its nymphal stage. Stoneflies crawl along the bottom of the river and climb out onto the shore to hatch. The adults then return to the river and fly over the surface of the water and suddenly dive into the water to deposit eggs. This sudden dive gives trout only a moment to capture the largest meal of the season. Takes during the Salmon Fly hatch are often aggressive, and memorable because even the largest fish feed on the surface during this hatch. Don't hesitate to impart action to your dry fly by flipping or skating the pattern to imitate the natural.

I've captured a few of my favorite Stonefly patterns in the following selection. There are many other variations and if you don't see the pattern you're looking for, please ask. I'm sure I can tie it.