Ep.49, How to Tie an Early Black Stonefly Dry, Joe Ackourey's Fly Tying Lessons

Learn to tie the Early Black Stonefly Dry with this detailed fly-tying tutorial by Joe Ackourey, a seasoned fly-tying expert. Ideal for both seasoned anglers and beginners, this video walks you through each step of creating a lifelike Early Black Stonefly Dry, a vital fly for trout fishing in streams and rivers. Joe covers essential techniques from hook selection to the final touches, using materials designed to mimic natural movement in the water.
Materials Needed:
1. Hook: Mustad #14 to #18, Model 94840 or TMC Equivalent.
2. Thread: Black 8/0, ensuring subtle, effective binding.
3. Tail: 2 Black Goose Biots
4. Ribbing: Fine or Medium Silver Wire for added texture and durability.
5. Abdomen: Joe Ackourey’s Black Hare’s Ear Fur Blend
6. Legs: 1 Black Hackle
7. Thorax: Joe Ackourey’s Black Hare’s Ear Fur Blend
8. Wing: Soft Black Hackle Lacquered
Whether you're looking to enhance your fly collection or improve your tying skills, this tutorial offers comprehensive guidance. Subscribe to our channel for more expert fly-tying lessons and tips on creating effective flies like the Early Black Stonefly Dry that are sure to improve your fly-fishing success.

[@PaPaFisher]

Great pattern for this time of year to wet our appetite for the coming season. Thanks for the pattern.

[@JoeAckoureyFlyFishing]

Yeah, can be a lot of fun if you hit just right. Thanks for watching!

[@ceesbouma2776]

Nice to see how you prepare the wing, thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@JoeAckoureyFlyFishing]

Yeah, this method makes for a more realistic looking wing... Just make sure its completely dry before tying it in. lol. Thanks for watching!

[@josephstella2658]

Thanks for sharing this Joe!!

[@JoeAckoureyFlyFishing]

Your Welcome Joe! Have you ever hit this hatch?

[@josephstella2658]

@JoeAckoureyFlyFishing no but I am going to try and time it right this year!!

[@JoeAckoureyFlyFishing]

Joe, try to pick a partly cloudy day above 40 degrees, hopefully in a couple weeks to early March. Lol. Be on the water from noon till 4:30pm. Situate yourself in any pool just below (20 yards or so) where the fast water flows in. You will eventually see the egg laying females returning. Good Luck!!

[@marks.5288]

Joe , great looking pattern.
I was working near a Pocono stream last winter and witnessed trout taking the females as they went back to the water. Thought they were caddis until I caught one and looked it over. Thanks

[@JoeAckoureyFlyFishing]

Nice! I'm glad you got to experience this event too! I'm looking forward to fishing this hatch soon!! Thank you so much for watching.