Effective Golden Stone Fly Patterns for Big River Trout
If you've spent any time on Western rivers in early summer, you know that having the right golden stone fly patterns in your box can make or break a day on the water. These bugs are essentially the ribeye steaks of the trout world. When the goldens start moving toward the banks to hatch, the fish stop worrying about tiny midges and start looking for a real meal. It's one of those times of year when you can finally put away the 6X tippet and the magnifying glass and actually see what you're tying on. ...