Dry FliesRubberleg Stimulator
A versatile dry fly designed to mimic a variety of aquatic insects. It's rubber legs provide enticing movement that triggers aggressive strikes from fish.
Spring, Summer, Fall
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
A beefed-up version of the classic Stimulator dry fly. Uses rubber legs for extra motion, with a segmented dubbed body, elk hair wing, and dense hackle. Great for hopper-dropper rigs or imitating stoneflies and large caddis in fast water.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: #06–16 Tiemco 200R
Thread: Orange Veevus 8/0
Rib: Copper X-Small Wire
Tail: Natural Deer Hair
Body: Golden Brown Polar Dubbing or Superfine Dubbing
Body Hackle: Brown Whiting High and Dry Rooster Cape
Wing: Natural Deer Hair
Legs: Natural Medium Grizzly Barred Rubber Legs
Head: Red Polar Dubbing or Superfine Dubbing
Head Hackle: Grizzly Whiting High and Dry Rooster Cape
Fishing Tips
Season
Best used in Spring, Summer, and Fall when stoneflies and grasshoppers are abundant.
Presentation
The Rubberleg Stimulator is often fished dry but it can also be effective when used as a dropper off a larger dry fly.
When to Use
Use this fly when stoneflies and grasshoppers are active, or when aggressive strikes are desired.
Water Type
This fly can be effective in both still and moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
This fly can be fished alone, or as a dropper behind a larger dry fly.
Visibility & Floatation
The Rubberleg Stimulator is highly visible due to its size and color. It floats well due to the elk hair used in its construction.
