NymphintermediatePacific Northwest
Golden Stone Nymph
$4.95
Available Sizes#6 - #10
Color Variations
Golden/AmberBrownTan
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.
Quick Facts
TypeNymph
Difficultyintermediate
SeasonsSpring, Summer
Target SpeciesRainbow Trout, Steelhead
Sizes#6 - #10
Best LocationsDeschutes River, OR; Yakima River, WA; Klickitat River, WA
Where to Fish It
Deschutes River
OR · Freestone River
Yakima River
WA · Freestone River
Klickitat River
WA · Freestone River
Map unavailable. Locations for Golden Stone Nymph: Deschutes River, OR; Yakima River, WA; Klickitat River, WA
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