The *BH Stonefly (Black) Nymph* is a highly effective pattern, especially for targeting *trout* in fast-moving waters. Designed to imitate the natural stonefly nymph, this fly is a must-have in any trout angler’s box.
Materials used:
– *Bead Head (BH)*: A gold or black bead head for added weight, helping the fly sink quickly to the bottom where stonefly nymphs are found.
– *Hook: Typically tied on a strong **2X long nymph hook* (sizes #8-14) to handle aggressive trout strikes.
– *Body*: Black synthetic or natural dubbing for a realistic, segmented look.
– *Ribbing*: Thin wire for added durability and segmentation.
– *Tail*: Black goose biots to mimic the natural tail of a stonefly.
– *Legs*: Rubber or pheasant tail fibers to give movement and life-like appearance underwater.
This pattern works exceptionally well for catching *brown, rainbow, and brook trout*, particularly in rocky streams and rivers where stoneflies are common.
