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Beadhead Stone

 
tied by KevinP
Fly Type: Nymphs,
Target Species: Trout,
Imitation: Stone Flies,
Material List*:
Hook: Mustad 9672 Size 12
Thread: 8/0 Lt. Cahill Uni Thread
Bead: Gold to match hook
Tail: Amber Goose Biots
Antenna: Amber Goose Biots
Abdomen: Amber Goose Biot
Wingcase: Slip of Brown Turkey Tail Feather
Legs: Brown Partridge Feather
Thorax: Super Bright Dubbing, Golden Yellow
Collar: Super Bright Dubbing, Golden Yellow

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Tying Instructions: 1. Put bead on hook.
2. Tie on the biots to form the tail and Whip finish.
3. Re-tie thread in front of bead and tie in the biots to form the antenna. Whip finish.
4. Re-tie thread behind the bead. Tie in biot with the concave side facing away from you and wrap forward to about mid way on the hook.
5. Tie in turkey tail slip for the wing case.
6. Make a dubbing noodle with the super bright dubbing and wind it to just behind the bead.
7. Tie in brown partridge feather for the legs
8. Pull wing case forward over thorax and tie down.
9. Make another small dubbing noodle and make just a few turns. Whip finish.