Natural Golden Stone - Tungsten

If we had to pick just one light-colored stonefly pattern to fish year-round, the Natural Golden Stone would be it. Second only to our Black Sparkle Stone in popularity, this pattern consistently produces thanks to its versatility, realism, and subtle coloration. Designed to imitate golden stones, but equally effective as a mayfly imitation, it’s a go-to in that perfect size 12–14 sweet spot. What makes this fly so useful is its ability to match a range of insects with lighter bodies or bellies. Works great as the larger offering in a 2-nymph rig.

The Natural Golden Stone Tungsten is a heavy stonefly nymph built for trout feeding on larger subsurface insects. Its golden color gives it a natural stonefly impression, while the tungsten bead helps it reach depth in faster water.

This pattern is useful in freestones, riffles, pocket water, and high flows where stoneflies are an important food source. The larger profile gives trout a worthwhile meal, and the natural color keeps it believable in clear or pressured water.

Fish it under an indicator, on a tight line rig, or as the point fly in a multi fly setup. It is especially useful when you need weight, profile, and a realistic stonefly look near the bottom.