Fly Tying a Golden Stone Girdle Bug (Stonefly Nymph Pattern)

A cross between a generic girdle bug and Pat’s Rubber Legs, this easy-to-tie pattern can be fished effectively whenever stonefly nymphs are active or as a generic attractor nymph pattern. (Also a great fly for warmwater bluegill and bass.)

Hook: #6-12, Nymph or small streamer
Thread: Black or color to match
Tail: Rubber legs, color of choice
Body: Chenille, color of choice
Legs: Rubber legs, color of choice

Savage Flies is a project with the mission of encouraging and teaching fly tying to as many people as possible. The channel is named after one of my western Maryland homewaters, the Savage River. I’ve been uploading at least three new videos a week (usually Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday).

Thanks for stopping by. Please let me know in the comments if you have any tips or tricks that could help me or anyone else watching.