Winter Stonefly Adult

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Price:

$2.75

Product Category:

Stoneflies

SKU:

S101A-16

Because trout usually will not feed on the surface of the water when the temperature is lower than 45 degrees F, often they will not come to the surface to eat the adult winter stoneflies, which often deposit their eggs in cold water. So, if the water warms somewhat and the winter stoneflies hatch, you can have good success fishing the adult patterns to catch trout rising to eat the egg-depositing adult stoneflies. Otherwise, fly fish using the winter stonefly nymph pattern. You should be prepared for either case when fly fishing during the winter.

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Only when you see the stoneflies depositing their eggs on the stream's surface should you fish the adult winter stonefly pattern. Typically, this will take place in the afternoons, when it's warmest, and the action can take place in riffles or pools, depending on the species and stream.

When you see them crawling around on the shore and rocks (meaning they have recently hatched), watch for them to deposit their eggs. After they hatch, they will deposit their eggs in a few days or less.

You will want to make long, accurate casts when fishing in the cold, clear water that the winter stoneflies are found in.