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Flies Direct Stonefly Black Assortment, 12-Pack
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- Item weight
- 9.07 g
- Product dimensions
- 1.85 x 1.22 x 0.87 inches
Quick take
Hand-tied stonefly black dry flies in sizes 8 through 12 for imitating natural stonefly hatches.
This assortment brings a dozen black stonefly flies to trout fishing, with four each in hook sizes 8, 10 and 12. Each fly is hand-tied on a Mustard hook with a knife edge point, so one set covers several sizes of the same pattern. It suits fly anglers who want a compact, ready set of a single black stonefly pattern for trout.
Best for
- Stonefly hatch fishing on rivers
- Trout streams with fast currents
- Fishing larger dry fly patterns
Skip if
- You need smaller flies for technical conditions
- You fish clear water with sophisticated trout
Strengths
- Hand-tied by professional craftspeople with pride
- Multiple sizes cover range of natural stoneflies
- Mustard hooks are reliable and hold trout well
Trade-offs
- Single pattern limits flexibility
- Sizes 8-12 are large for extremely selective trout
- Black pattern is less versatile than mixed assortments
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
Specifications
| Type | dry fly |
|---|---|
| Count | 12 |
| Pattern | Stonefly black |
| Hook sizes | 8, 10, 12 (4 each) |
What can I catch with this?
- Trout
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Pack count | 12 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Trout |
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