About the Half Stone (Varient) Trout Fly

F M Halford created this varient of the 'Half Stone', as a successful dry pattern. The original pattern was intended to be a Wet fly fished in the tumbling streams of Derbyshires usually at the beginning of the season.

Expert Tip:

Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it. I am haunted by waters. Norman Maclean

Creator of this trout fly: F M Halford

Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey

Country of origin for this trout fly: England

This trout fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams

Dressings

• Hook : 12 - 14
• Thread :
• Tail : Blue dun cock hackle fibres
• Body, rear half : Yellow floss silk
• Body, front half : Blue fur, Mole.
• Hackle : Blue dun cock hackle palmered over 'front half' of body