Twenty Incher - Beadhead

Twenty Incher - Beadhead

October 2025

By Marty Staab

It's reputed to be the only stonefly pattern you need on the Big Thompson, Much prettier than the girdle bug, and much more rewarding to tie. It's a pattern that has been around for a long time, and this variation incorporates a few contemporary materials that dress it up nicely.

Instructions: Twenty Incher - Beadhead

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