Golden Stimulator

Hook:

6 - 12 Tiemco 2312 Hopper Hook

Thread:

8/0 Uni-Thread Fluorescent Orange

Tail:

Light Elk

Body:

Golden/Amber dry fly dubbing

Rib:   Undersized Ginger or Badger palmered hackle

Wing:

Light Elk tied even with end of hook

Thorax:   Bright Orange dry fly dubbing

Hackle:

Grizzly palmered

Of all the Stimulators, this may be my favorite.  Golden Stones show up all over the country and when the trout are in the mood, can bring out the big guys.  Packed full of elk hair, the Stimmy also works well as an indicator fly paired up with a nymph dropper. 

 

 

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