NymphintermediatePacific Northwest
Golden Stone Nymph
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Golden stoneflies hatch on PNW rivers from May through July, and for weeks before the adults appear, the nymphs become increasingly active on the river bottom -- crawling toward shore, dislodging from rocks, and generally making themselves available to every trout in the watershed. The Golden Stone Nymph imitates these pre-hatch wanderers with an amber body and dark wing case that matches the naturals with the accuracy of someone who has spent too many hours with a kick net and a magnifying glass. Fish it before and during the hatch, and you will understand why local guides consider golden stones the most important insect on many PNW rivers.
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Where to Fish It
Deschutes River
OR · Freestone River
Yakima River
WA · Freestone River
Klickitat River
WA · Freestone River
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