Cliff
Steelhead
I have a question about tying and fishing stonefly nymphs. I generally fish smaller streams and I don't often fish stoneflies, but I will probably be able to get to some good Idaho and Montana streams this summer. Do you guys prefer fishing stoneflies with weight, lead wrap, beads, etc.? Or without? If I fish them I can always stick a split shot a few inches up the leader, so I don't know if tying them weighted is such a good idea unless you know for sure you're going to need it. What do you all say?