Materials
| Hook | 80000BR Mustad dry fly hook, size 12-14 |
|---|---|
| Thread | 8/0 black Uni-Thread |
| Tail | 4-6 strands dyed black deer hair |
| Body | Dyed black deer hair, spun and clipped to shape |
| Wings | Dyed grey or natural mallard flank, split |
| Hackle | Black saddle hackle |
Notes
Darren Smith ties this spun deer hair dry fly to imitate the adult black winter stonefly, which he fishes on the Fraser Valley waters from February to April when cutthroat are rising to the snowy-day hatches. It is fished dead drift with drag-free casts, and it sits high on the water with a slim profile, which suits selective cutthroat feeding on the surface.