Realistic Stonefly Nymph Wing Buds & Back
Realistic Stonefly Nymph Wing Buds & Back is quite unique material from Hemingway’s, excellent for tying realistic stonefly nymphs. Wing buds and main body backs are precut, preformed, flexible, waterproof and UV resistant.
Realistic Stonefly Nymph Wing Buds & Back comes in various colors and three sizes: Small, Medium and Large. Small is good choice for hook size #10, medium for #8 and large for #6. Longer shank hooks are recommended.
Small and Medium:Â 20 sets per pack
Large: 15 sets per pack
One of product reviews:
Stonefly Nymph
“…They produce a range of printed nymph backs and wing buds along with matching silicone rubber legs for tying semi-realistic stonefly nymphs. The backs and buds are pre cut from waterproof, UV resistant material with a self-adhesive backing, and come  printed with realistic stonefly nymph colouration. The matching legs are molded from silicone rubber, soft enough to provide any resistance to the fish but still resilient enough to handle any rough and tumble of a mountain stream and the teeth of its occupants.
These components are available in three sizes – small, medium and large – and in a range of colors covering everything from pale yellow through to black.
For a simple semi-realistic nymph, start by adding some weight to the hook shank and laying down a base of thread; finish with a couple of turns of thread to form a small lump as this helps the goose biots splay out when tied down against it. Tie in the goose biots to represent the tail cerci and add a length of clear monofilament. Measure where your set of legs will sit and tie in the back end before dubbing the rear of the fly. Place a nymph back over the dubbing and rib over with the monofilament to hold it down: although the backing is self adhesive, in reality it is not strong enough to stay in place by itself.
Add a couple more biots, one either side of the hook to represent antennae, then the matching nymph bud is tied upside down and facing forward over the hook eye ready to be folded back later.
Dub a plump body and bring the legs forward underneath and tie off behind the hook eye. Finally the wing bud is folded back over the top and secured with several wraps behind the head section and first pair of legs, before a whip finish behind the second section and second pair of legs.
Printed body parts and rubber legs may not be everyone’s idea of traditional fly tying materials, but the end result is hard to argue with. At the very least you have a talking point when others sneak a peak into your fly box, and it gives you another useful option when the trout in your favourite stream refuses to play ball.”
Review by Peter Watson
Watson’s Fancy, Fly Life Magazine (AU), Issue 70, Summer 2013
Read the full article and Peter’s stonefly nymph recipe here.
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Corey –
Before using this product I absolutely hated tying stone flies. Fiddling around with turkey tail wing cases drove me nuts and made me dread sitting down to fill my boxes. With the Hemingways Realistic stonefly buds and backs I no longer have any problem sitting down to tie a dozen nymphs to stock my boxes for trout and steelhead. These buds and backs are easy to use, durable and really make the fly pop and look amazing.
Gordon Outhier (verified owner) –
These buds and backs are absolutely FISH FOOLERS. Someone’s video suggested using crazy glue on the buds. If that tickles your fancy, ok, but try thick CA (crazy) glue from a woodworking retailer. It will stay on top of the dubbing. However, wait for it to dry. The accelerator removes the graphics.
Gordon Outhier (verified owner) –
Buds and back = Fantastic Fish Foolers
Fish Whistle (verified owner) –
These are totally awesome. Very durable, super real look. Makes for a very fun tie. Pick the color that works for your water and try them out. Don’t forget to buy some realistic legs and tails to go with them.
Richard Roy (verified owner) –
Easy to use and make great fish foolers. So realistic!
Kenneth (verified owner) –
Easy to use and does the job, when it comes to tying stone flies this is by far the easiest way to tie them! Pair this with some of their realistic stone fly legs and realistic stonefly tails and you got yourself and awesome fly that will catch fish all day!