Dry FliesStimulator
A larger dry fly that is highly visible and versatile. Can be fished in a variety of conditions and is especially effective during heavy hatches.
Spring, Summer
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
A high-floating attractor dry fly often used to imitate stoneflies, caddis, or large mayflies. It's tied with a heavily hackled body, dubbed thorax, deer hair tail and wing, and a long dry-fly hook. The Stimulator is built for visibility and buoyancy in fast water.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Mustad curved nymph # 6 -12
Thread: Dyneema
Tail: Elk hair
Body: Golden yellow Antron floss
Body Hackle: Golden Badger or Furnace
Wing: Elk hair and crystal hair fibers Dubbing
Thorax: Golden Stone
Hackle: Grizzle
Fishing Tips
Season
Spring and Summer
Presentation
Dead drift with occasional twitches.
When to Use
When stoneflies or caddisflies are hatching, or as a searching pattern.
Water Type
Both stillwater and moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
Can be used alone or as an indicator fly in a dry-dropper setup.
Visibility & Floatation
Highly visible on the water due to its size and the elk hair wing. Floats well due to the dense hackle and Antron body.
