A variation of my Two Bit Hooker Pattern the Two Bit Stone uses three beads (one Tungsten and Two Brass) to get the fly down to the fish. This golden stone fly pattern works great in a dry-dropper rig or on its own. Tie some up and see what you think.
Two Bit Stone Fly Tying Recipe:
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HOOK: #8-16 TMC 5262
BEAD: TWO GOLD COLORED 3/32″ BRASS AND ONE TUNGSTEN
THREAD: WOOD DUCK GOLD 140-DENIER UTC & 70-DENIER UTC
TAILS: DYED GOLD NATURAL TURKEY BIOTS
ABDOMEN: 140-DENIER TYING THREAD
RIB: BLACK ULTRA WIRE (SMALL)
FLASH: 1/100″ MIRAGE FLASHABOU
WING CASE: GOLDEN STONE THIN SKIN
THORAX: AMBER SUPERFINE DUBBING
LEGS: DYED YELLOW COQ DE LEON HEN SADDLE FEATHER
COATING: SOLAREZ THICK, HARD FORMULA