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The stonefly (some times called a salmonfly, troutfly or willowfly) is
available to trout in two stages: the nymph and the egg laying adult. The nymphs
can normally be found in cool, well oxygenated, fast water and rapids that have
stony or rocky bottoms. This is how they got their name 'stonefly'. However a
few species have adapted to living in slower water with silt and weed. this is
why they can also be found in still water, mainly near stony lake or reservoir
shores. The Stonefly nymph is an important source of food for the trout
and other fish. It cannot swim. This should be kept in mind when fishing. It
spends it life crawling over the gravel and stony river and lake beds. They eat
small invertebrate animals, decaying plant material, organic matter, algae
and bacteria. They get oxygen from the water by diffusion or by means of
external, feathery gill tufts. These may be present on the head, neck, or
thorax. They prefer cold water as it holds more oxygen than warm water. They
cannot survive in polluted water. As the nymphs grow they develop long tails at
the end of their abdomen and segmented wing pads on their back. They can molt
their skins up to 30 times and some species take up to 4 years to develop from
egg to adult. Pale colored soft skinned nymphs that have just molted their skins
are a particular attractive target for the local fish. As their shell hardens it
darkens in color. Stonefly Nymph Flyfishing fly patterns for fishing rivers streams and Lakes
Stoneflies & Montanas
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Bead Head Montana Fritz Lime
Used widely in both rivers and stillwaters, the Montana is a truly effective fly pattern. Suitable for trout, grayling, smallmouth and many other freshwater species. Great throughout the year but best during a stonefly hatch.
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The Bead Head Montana Green
Used widely in bothe rivers and stillwaters, the Montana is a truly effective fly pattern.
Suitable for trout, grayling, smallmouth and many other freshwater speicies.
Great yhtroughout the year but best during a stonefly hatch.
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The Bead Head Montana Orange
Used widely in bothe rivers and stillwaters, the Montana is a truly effective fly pattern.
Suitable for trout, grayling, smallmouth and many other freshwater speicies.
Great yhtroughout the year but best during a stonefly hatch.
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The Bead Head Montana Orange
Used widely in bothe rivers and stillwaters, the Montana is a truly effective fly pattern.
Suitable for trout, grayling, smallmouth and many other freshwater speicies.
Great yhtroughout the year but best during a stonefly hatch.
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The Bead Head Montana Red
Used widely in bothe rivers and stillwaters, the Montana is a truly effective fly pattern.
Suitable for trout, grayling, smallmouth and many other freshwater speicies.
Great yhtroughout the year but best during a stonefly hatch.
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The Bead Head Montana Yellow
Used widely in bothe rivers and stillwaters, the Montana is a truly effective fly pattern.
Suitable for trout, grayling, smallmouth and many other freshwater speicies.
Great yhtroughout the year but best during a stonefly hatch.
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The Cats Whisker Montana Streamer
Used widely in bothe rivers and stillwaters, the Montana is a truly effective fly pattern.
Suitable for trout, grayling, smallmouth and many other freshwater speicies.
Great yhtroughout the year but best during a stonefly hatch.
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The Gold Bead Head Cats Whisker Montana Streamer
Used widely in bothe rivers and stillwaters, the Montana is a truly effective fly pattern.
Suitable for trout, grayling, smallmouth and many other freshwater speicies.
Great yhtroughout the year but best during a stonefly hatch.
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Gold Bead Montana Marabou Fritz Orange Fishing Fly
Used widely in both rivers and stillwaters, the Montana is a truly effective fly pattern. Suitable for trout, grayling, smallmouth and many other freshwater species. Great throughout the year but best during a stonefly hatch.
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