Pat's Rubber Legs

The Stonefly Nymph That Needs No Introduction

If there's one fly that belongs in every western trout angler's box, it's Pat's Rubber Legs. This legendary stonefly nymph imitation has been moving fish on big freestone rivers and tailwaters for decades, and for good reason — its combination of variegated chenille body and pulsing rubber legs creates a profile and movement that trout simply can't resist.

What's in the Pattern

• Variegated chenille body — natural color variation built into every wrap, creating a mottled, lifelike appearance that closely mimics the segmented abdomen of a large stonefly nymph
• Rubber legs — the signature feature that gives this fly its name and its fish-catching power; they kick and pulse with every shift in current
• Heavy hook — gets the fly down into the strike zone fast, right where big trout are holding
• Hand-tied at Ty's Flies with consistent proportions in sizes 8 and 10

An Anchor Fly Worth Its Weight

Fish it as the lead fly on a two-nymph euro rig, run it deep under an indicator through a long pool, or dead drift it along the bottom of a fast run. Pat's Rubber Legs excels anywhere large stoneflies are present — which on most western rivers means all year long. Available in sizes 8 and 10.

Big profile. Real movement. Hand-tied at Ty's Flies.