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Michigan Steelhead Stone Fly Alternative

michigan stone fly
Michigan Steelhead Stone Fly Material List
Heavy Nymph Hook, size #10-4
Thread 6/0 Black
Flash: Crystal Flash Pearl
Rib: Red Wire
Hackle: Hen Patch Black
Tail: Hen Hackle Fibers
Eyes: x-small bead chain
michigan stone fly
michigan stone fly
Step 1: Secure your thread to the front of the hook
Step 2: Attach eyes to front of hook, this provides point of refernce.
michigan stone fly
michigan stone fly
Step 3: Wrap your thread to the rear of the hook

Step 4: Attach a small bunch of hen hackle fibers for a tail.

michigan stone fly
michigan stone fly
Step 5: Secure red wire
Step 6: Secure Crystal Flash
michigan stone fly
michigan stone fly
Step 7: Secure peocock herl, 3-5 strands tiers choice
Step 8: Wrap the herl forward stopping behind eyes and wrap off.
michigan stone fly
michigan stone fly
Step 9: Fold crystal flash forward wrapping off behind eyes
Step 10: You can see the crystal flash wing case!
michigan stone fly
michigan stone fly
Step 11: Wrap wire forward in even segments wrapping off behind eyes.
Step 12: Tie in hen hackle butt first behind eyes. Note: Make sure to leave a wrap of fluff at the base of feather it will add a lot to the overall apperance of the fly.
Wrap hen feather and whip off