About the Half Stone Trout Fly
The Half Stone was created as a wet fly. It was fished as an emerging dun and has since proved to be an excellent fly for the west country rivers, especially Devonshire streams.
It is at its best at the beginning of the season.
Expert Tip:
The named it is thought came from the half of the body matching in colour to the stone fly.
Creator of this trout fly: M Riesco
Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey
Country of origin for this trout fly: England
This trout fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams
Pattern Dressings
- Hook : 12-14.
- Thread : Cream.
- Tail : Blue dun hackle fibres.
- Body : Natural horse hair.
- Thorax : Blue fur, mole.
- Hackle : Blue dun hackle.
The Blue Dun hackle is palmered over the thorax to the eye.
Alternative for the body is yellow or cream floss.
Partridge L3B Captain Hamilton Dry Fly Up Eye.
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