"Throughout their lifecycle, stoneflies molt up to 36 times. The Molten Stonefly represents a stonefly nymph in the vulnerable moment of molting, featuring a split-back profile and a soft-looking abdomen.
What makes this fly unique is the bulky, split thorax and the use of ice dubbing to add subtle flash, signaling an easy, high-calorie meal to fish.
It was developed primarily to imitate large Western stoneflies such as Salmonflies and Golden Stones, making it especially effective for trout in freestone rivers.
In the water, the pattern drifts naturally but has a subtle wiggle as the antennae, legs, and tails pulse in the current, mimicking a struggling nymph.
Fished near the bottom in fast water or tail-outs, it is a must-have pattern during pre-hatch periods when trout key on emerging stoneflies or as an attractor pattern all year long."
- Signature Tyer Jason Braun
