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Instructions
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Salmonflies (Pteronarcys californica) also known
as a Giant Stonefly or Willowfly are great fly fishing in the early months of
Spring and Summer. The Nymphs and Adults are huge and huge trout love
them. Out here in the West, they are a staple for big fish during their
brief hatch period (mid-May to mid-June). As with most stoneflies, they emerge
on land and spend several weeks crawling around looking for a mate. They
usually find the water by being blown from bank-side vegetation, so the best
place to cast a Salmonfly imitation is next to the bank with a downstream
presentation.
 The
MacSalmon fly was created by Al Troth. Stoneflies, especially Salmonflies
are my favorite. I look forward to them each year, although some years
they do not appear at all.
See also: Salmonfly
Adult,
Salmonfly Nymph and Albino
Salmonfly Nymph.
Note:
Shimazaki Fly Wing is a material once produce by Umpqua Feather Merchants.
I have been unable to locate any in years, however, a fellow FF’er on FAOL was
nice enough to send me some of his “left-overs.”
There are other winging materials, such as Web
Wing in Medium Dun color,
that will work just as well. Available at Fly Tying World's Store.
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