Dry FliesInfinity Stone
The Infinity Stone is a modern stonefly pattern that combines foam construction for unsinkable buoyancy with natural materials for a realistic profile. This innovative design features a two-tone foam body in cream and tan, rootbeer sili legs for lifelike movement, a dual-wing system with macrame yarn and cow elk hair, and an orange hot spot for visibility. The pattern rides low in the water while remaining easy to track in fast water.
Summer
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
This Charlie Craven pattern from Charlie's Fly Box showcases a modern approach to stonefly imitations that combines durability with effectiveness. The Infinity Stone uses a layered foam construction that provides unsinkable floatation while creating the realistic segmented appearance of a natural stonefly. The two-wing system provides both the proper silhouette and excellent visibility, while the sili legs create the constant movement that triggers strikes. The orange hot spot aids in tracking the fly through complex currents.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Tiemco 3769, #6-12
Thread: Magpie Thread 110 Denier, deep yellow
Body: Thin Fly Foam 2mm (cream and tan)
Legs: Sili Legs, rootbeer
Wing: EP Sculpt-A-Fly Fibers (or Macrame Yarn), grey or white
Overwing: Cow Elk Hair, natural
Hotspot: Thin Fly Foam 2mm, orange
Glue: Zap-A-Gap
Fishing Tips
Season
Most effective during summer stonefly hatches, particularly golden stonefly and salmonfly emergences from June through August. The realistic profile fools selective fish during peak stonefly activity.
Presentation
Fish with a dead drift along rocky banks and in riffles where stoneflies naturally emerge. The foam construction allows for splashy presentations that imitate stoneflies landing on the water. Occasional twitches can trigger strikes from following fish.
When to Use
Select this pattern during golden stonefly hatches or when fish are feeding on large stoneflies at the surface. Particularly effective on rivers with strong stonefly populations like the Madison, Yellowstone, and Deschutes.
Water Type
Designed for moving water, particularly rocky riffles, runs, and boulder-strewn banks where stonefly nymphs emerge. Excels in the turbulent water that stonefly patterns are typically fished.
Rigging Suggestions
Fish on a 9-foot leader tapering to 3X-4X tippet for good turnover. The foam construction provides exceptional buoyancy for heavy dry-dropper rigs with weighted stonefly nymphs.
Visibility & Floatation
The orange hot spot and white wing materials provide excellent visibility in choppy water. The foam construction ensures the fly floats indefinitely, even after multiple fish or extended fishing sessions.
