Euro NymphsEuro Golden Stone
The Euro Golden Stone is designed to imitate the golden stonefly nymph, a favorite meal of trout. Its realistic profile and weighted body make it an effective fly for catching trout in fast-moving water.
Spring, Summer
Advanced
Trout
Overview
A modern Euro-nymph adaptation of the classic stonefly, tied on a jig hook with a golden-brown segmented body using ribbed dubbing or wire, rubber legs, and a heavy tungsten bead. Durable and fast-sinking, it excels in pocket water and fast riffles.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Orvis Tactical Jig hook, sizes 12-16.
Bead: Slotted tungsten bead, 1/8-inch, black.
Weight: .015 lead-free round wire.
Thread: 6/0 or 70 Denier, wood duck, yellow or light brown.
Rib: Ultra Wire, size BR, gold.
Tails: Sili legs, nymph, barred pumpkin.
Body: Pheasant-tail fibers, golden yellow.
Collar: Australian possum dubbing, golden stone.
Fishing Tips
Season
Spring, Summer
Presentation
Use a tight line nymphing technique, allowing the fly to sink quickly to the bottom. The realistic profile and movement of this fly should attract trout.
When to Use
The Euro Golden Stone is particularly effective during the golden stonefly hatch, which generally occurs in the spring and summer.
Water Type
This fly is best used in moving water, particularly in streams and rivers with a stonefly population.
Rigging Suggestions
Fish this fly as the point fly in a Euro nymphing setup. The heavy bead will allow the fly to sink quickly to the bottom.
Visibility & Floatation
This fly is designed to sink quickly and stay near the bottom. The realistic profile and movement of this fly make it highly visible to trout.
