Tying The Stimulator

The Stimulator is a absolute classic of a dry fly attractor pattern! From caddis to stones flies this dry pattern can be fished on the hatch or as a searching pattern throughout the year! 

Materials List

Hook - Curved nymph hook sizes #2 to #18

Thread - 6/0 or 140 den in matching body color 

Tail - Elk Hair 

Abdomen - Sparkle dubbing or Textreme Micro Chenille  

Abdomen Hackle - Short Brown Hackle

Abdomen Rib - Small or fine gold wire

Wing - Elk Hair

Thorax - Sparkle dubbing or Textreme Micro Chenille

Thorax Hackle - Grizzly 

Tools Required 

Vise 

Whip Finish 

Scissors

Hackle Pliers 

Bobbin