Bitch Creek Stonefly

The Bitch Creek Stonefly, first tied in the 1960s by Idaho-based tiers Joe and Maxine Brooks, is a classic pattern designed to mimic stonefly nymphs commonly found in swift, rocky waters. Named after Bitch Creek in Idaho, this fly became renowned for its effectiveness in attracting large trout and steelhead. Its rubber legs and distinctive chenille body make it a realistic representation of stonefly nymphs scuttling along the riverbed. Over time, the Bitch Creek pattern has become a must-have for anglers fishing freestone rivers, especially during the pre-hatch nymphing period of stoneflies.

Swing and Retrieve: After dead-drifting through a run, let the fly swing toward the tailout and retrieve it with short, erratic strips. This mimics an escaping nymph and triggers reaction strikes.