Pat s rubber legs is our favorite stonefly nymph on the planet and one that we swear by on the madison.
Pat s rubber legs fly tying.
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Pat bennet is credited for creating this rock solid fly pattern to represent the many stone fly species found in his local rivers and around the world.
I think this fly has become popularized for two reasons.
Pat s rubber legs is a well known stonefly nymph pattern.
Author phil monahan posted on june 15 2016 june 16 2016 categories fly fishing tags fly fishing videos fly tying recipes fly tying videos tightline productions the pat s rubber legs was created by guide pat bennett of hyde outfitters in island park idaho building on other big stonefly patterns such as the girdle bug.
Pat s rubber legs should need no introduction.
It s just one of those flies you have to have but many people avoid tying them because securing the rubber legs can be a remarkably frustrating affair.
Detailed instructions for tying pat s rubber legs.
In this video tutorial i instruct you how to tie the pat s rubber legs stone another in our video series of easy to tie tried and true fly patterns every fly fisher should know how to tie and always have in your fly box.
It s easy to tie and it is very effective.
Lance egan ties one of his favorite stonefly patterns a variation of the pat s rubber leg stone.