There are a few tricks however in this video that might make the process a bit easier.
Pat s rubber legs fly tying.
The super floss rubber legs move like crazy in the turbid waters that stoneflies inhabit and trout seem to take notice.
Pat s rubber legs should need no introduction.
Pat s rubber legs is a well known stonefly nymph pattern.
Detailed instructions for tying pat s rubber legs.
Do not be fooled by other cheap imitations out there as these are the original color combinations created by pat bennett and it really does make a difference.
It s easy to tie and it is very effective.
Lance egan ties one of his favorite stonefly patterns a variation of the pat s rubber leg stone.
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Author phil monahan posted on june 15 2016 june 16 2016 categories fly fishing tags fly fishing videos fly tying recipes fly tying videos tightline productions the pat s rubber legs was created by guide pat bennett of hyde outfitters in island park idaho building on other big stonefly patterns such as the girdle bug.
I think this fly has become popularized for two reasons.
It s just one of those flies you have to have but many people avoid tying them because securing the rubber legs can be a remarkably frustrating affair.