Stonefly Nymphs

Before they become the big, splashy adults we all love to fish on top, stoneflies spend most of their lives crawling along the bottom of rivers—making stonefly nymphs one of the most reliable year-round patterns in any trout angler’s box. Our collection of stonefly nymphs is designed to imitate these essential aquatic insects with the weight, profile, and durability needed to get down and stay in the strike zone.

From bulky golden stone and salmonfly nymphs to smaller, more streamlined patterns that mimic Skwalas and yellow sallies, our stonefly nymphs are tied with natural movement and lifelike segmentation. Tungsten beads, rubber legs, and weighted wire bodies help these flies sink quickly and maintain a natural drift—even in fast or deep water. These are the go-to flies when you need to reach the bottom where trout hold tight.

Effective in both freestone and tailwater rivers, stonefly nymphs shine during pre-hatch periods and are especially productive in early spring when Skwala and salmonfly nymphs become active. They're also great all-season anchor flies for Euro nymphing rigs or under an indicator as part of a two-fly setup. Whether you're prospecting new water or targeting known stonefly-rich rivers like the Madison, Yakima, or Rogue, these flies are built to produce.

Don’t wait for the hatch to start fishing stoneflies. With the right stonefly nymphs, you can turn any day on the water into a high-probability mission for big, bottom-hugging trout. Fish them deep, fish them confidently, and get ready for solid takes.