Henry's Fork Yellow Sally

The Henry's Fork Yellow Sally was designed by legendary fly tier and angler Mike Lawson, inspired by his observations of the prolific Yellow Sally stonefly hatches on Idaho’s famed Henry’s Fork of the Snake River. This pattern emerged in the 1970s as an answer to the subtle feeding habits of trout during the summer stonefly hatches, particularly when the Yellow Sally nymphs ascend to the surface or hatch along the riverbank. Its unique yellow profile, with its light dubbing and delicate wings, imitates the fluttering adults and egg-laying females, making it indispensable during June through August on waters with significant Yellow Sally activity

Reverse Drift Manipulation: Cast slightly upstream and let the fly drift backward through pocket water, twitching the rod tip just enough to simulate a struggling Yellow Sally attempting to regain flight. This tactic works wonders on wary trout tucked into seams.