I would not feel so all alone, or: Everybody must get a Bead Head Stone, Rubber Legs

by Steve Culton

This is the “Bead Head Stone, Rubber Legs” pattern from the first edition of Matt Supinski’s Steelhead Dreams. My spies in Pulaski tell me that this time of year, big stones with wiggly jiggly legs are all the rage, so I tied up a few (along with some long-legged Kaufmann Stone variants) to have in my box.

Here’s how I tied the Bead Head Stone, Rubber Legs: Hook: Orvis 1524 #8; Thread: black UNI 6/0; Legs/Antennae/Tail: black Life Flex; Abdomen/Rib: black SLF, copper wire; Thorax: black hen hackle; Bead: copper 5/32″; Head: black SLF.

6 comments on “I would not feel so all alone, or: Everybody must get a Bead Head Stone, Rubber Legs”

  1. George Baldwin's avatar George Baldwin says:
    March 10, 2023 at 1:42 pm

    Nice Dylan reference.

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  2. Ray Hamilton's avatar Ray Hamilton says:
    March 10, 2023 at 7:06 pm

    I will tie a mixed dozen (sizes) before leaving CT for western waters. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  3. Bob Matuzak's avatar Bob Matuzak says:
    March 10, 2023 at 7:49 pm

    Good lookin’ fly right there.
    I don’t know what it s about black stones up there, but that’ll work.
    Give us a report when you get back.

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