Far Bank Enterprises

RIO's Knotty Hooker

$59.99

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Description

RIO's Sili-Leg Stone features knotted legs that give the fly a remarkably lifelike appearance. We've taken those same legs and color combinations and created RIO's Knotty Hooker. The marabou portion serves as the abdomen of a stonefly nymph and provides movement. The chenille serves as the thorax of the stonefly nymph, which means the legs are positioned anatomically correctly. The tungsten bead serves as the head of the stonefly nymph, which is slightly smaller than its thorax. The jig hook allows you to fish at the bottom of the river with less concern of hanging up. But this fly shines under an indicator suspended just off the bottom. The size 12 is about 0.9" long, and the #6 is about 1.5" long.

Specifications

Category

Nymphs

Length

1.5 in (38 mm)

Target Species

trout, salmon-steelhead

Techniques

finesse, vertical jigging

Water Column

bottom

Action

subtle movement

Conditions

current, rocky, clear water

Field Notes

This is a stonefly nymph pattern designed to be fished near the bottom, especially under an indicator or in euro-nymphing presentations. The jig hook and tungsten bead help it get down quickly and reduce hang-ups in rocky runs and deeper seams.

Pros

  • Realistic stonefly nymph profile with knotted legs
  • Tungsten bead helps it sink fast
  • Jig hook reduces snagging

Cons

  • Best when fish are feeding subsurface
  • Can be less effective in very shallow water

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