Brook's Stonefly Nymph

The Brooks' Stonefly Nymph, crafted by Major Charles E. Brooks during his post-Air Force years in West Yellowstone, Montana, is a seminal pattern designed to emulate the natural drift of stonefly nymphs in turbulent waters. Brooks' innovative "tying in the round" technique ensures the fly maintains a consistent profile from all angles, effectively mimicking the tumbling motion of real nymphs in fast currents.

Try a Mid-Column Retrieve: While this is primarily a bottom-drifting fly, try fishing it mid-column by stripping it in slow, consistent motions. This mimics a stonefly nymph attempting to ascend to the surface to hatch, triggering strikes from trout positioned higher in the water.