NymphCDC Golden Stone
The CDC Golden Stone is a versatile and highly productive stonefly imitation. The use of CDC feathers gives the pattern a realistic buggy profile that fish can't resist. The golden color is a great attractor and matches many species of stoneflies.
Spring, Summer
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
This modern golden stonefly nymph uses a slim, tapered dubbed body with natural tones like golden yellow or amber, ribbed with wire for segmentation. CDC is incorporated as a soft hackle or collar near the thorax, giving the fly added motion and a natural appearance in the water. Often finished with a tungsten bead for depth, it's a great blend of realism and fish-attracting movement.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: TMC 5262 #8-16
Bead: Gold Tungsten, sized to hook
Weight: Lead Wire, sized to hook
Thread: Yellow 6/0 or 70 Denier
Tail: Dyed Yellow Pheasant Tail Barbs
Rib: 4X Mono
Flashback: Mirage Saltwater Flash
Abdomen: Golden Colored Nymph Dubbing (e.g., Golden Brown Harrop Nymph Dubbing)
Thorax: Same Dubbing as abdomen
Legs: Natural Brown CDC, wrapped as a collar
Collar: Grizzly Hen Saddle dyed Gold
Fishing Tips
Season
The CDC Golden Stone is most effective in the spring and summer months, particularly during a stonefly hatch.
Presentation
This fly can be presented as a dead drift, just like a natural stonefly nymph. It can also be effective when fished on the swing.
When to Use
Use the CDC Golden Stone when stoneflies are active in the water or during a stonefly hatch.
Water Type
This fly is versatile and can be used in both stillwater and moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
This fly can be fished on its own or as part of a nymphing rig, with the CDC Golden Stone as the point fly and a smaller nymph as the dropper.
Visibility & Floatation
The CDC Golden Stone has a realistic profile and the golden color makes it highly visible in the water. The fly sinks, imitating a naturally drifting or swimming stonefly nymph.
