Woven Stonefly
Cheech - February 2025
OK, Buckle up for this one... As you know, I like to overcomplicate flies from time to time and this one is really no different. Full disclaimer, I know that this fly would be just as effective if it were tied with more simple legs and wing case, but I wanted a functional art project with all the bits and pieces. I describe this as "Chaotic Symmetry" in that the fly has a proper thorax, abdomen, legs, antenna, wing cases etc... BUT the wing cases are tied in crooked on purpose and the legs have knotted joints to imitate movement. At the end of the day, you should have a very proportionate fly that still looks like it lives on the wild side. Also, check out the polish weave on the body of this fly to find another fun technique that translates across many fly patterns. Happy tying!
Material List
- Hook: Fulling Mill 5155 Tactical Big Bug Non-Reflective Black Hook - Barbless - 4
- Hook (Alternate): TMC 200R Hook - 4 - 25 Pack
- Thread: UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Black
- Thread (Alternate): Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0 - Black
- Bead: Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors - 3/16" (4.6mm) - Black Nickel
- Weight: Lead Wire - 0.015
- Weight 2 : Lead Wire - 0.02
- Weight 3: Lead Wire - 0.025
- Tail / Legs: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - Black
- Tail / Legs (Alternate): Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - Brown
- Body: Dirty Bug Yarn - Black
- Body (Alternate): Dirty Bug Yarn - Mottled Chironomid
- Body 2 : Dirty Bug Yarn - Mottled Olive
- Body 2 (Alternate): Dirty Bug Yarn - Dark Olive
- Underbody: UNI UnDerBody White
- Dubbing 1 : Fulling Mill ECO Warrior Dub - Black
- Dubbing 1 (Alternate): Hareline Dubbin - Black
- Dubbing 2: Fulling Mill ECO Warrior Dub - Rusty Orange
- Dubbing 2 (Alternate): Hareline Dubbin - Rust
- Dubbing 3: Fulling Mill ECO Warrior Dub - Olive
- Dubbing 3 (Alternate): Hareline Dubbin - Olive Brown
- Dubbing 4: Fulling Mill ECO Warrior Dub - Pepperbox
- Dubbing 4 (Alternate): Hareline Dubbin - Dark Hare's Ear
- Wingcase: Fulling Mill Scud Skin - Large 8mm - Black
- Wingcase (Alternate): Fulling Mill Scud Skin - Large 8mm - Brown
- Resin: Solarez UV Cure Resin - Thin Hard 1/2 oz
- Resin (Alternate): Solarez UV Cure Resin - Medium Hard 1/2 oz
- Adhesive: Fly Tyer's Z-Ment
- Adhesive (Alternate): Zap-a-Gap Brush-On Super Glue
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