FlyFysher
Pat’s Rubber Legs
A chenille stonefly with mobile rubber appendages for deeper drifts.
- At the vise
- Beginner friendly
- Common sizes
- #4–12
At the vise.
Work through the numbered steps in order. Use the written materials and proportions as your guide; select an image for a closer look.
Weight and ends
Wrap weight on the front half and secure with thread. Attach two short tails and two antennae.
Place the legs
Tie three rubber strands across the body with figure-eight wraps, making three pairs of legs.
Wrap chenille
Attach chenille at the bend and wind forward between the legs. Secure behind the eye.
Finish
Whip finish and cement. Trim tails and antennae shorter than the side legs; free any trapped rubber.
On the water.
Drift through stonefly water near the bottom. Adjust weight to stay in contact without repeatedly snagging.
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Recipe references
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Portrait reference
Pattern dressings vary; use the written recipe for exact materials and proportions.
