"The Turd Fly: A Deadly Dark Nymph for Stonefly Imitation"
Darren Crawford How to Tie It
The Turd is tied on a short-shank, heavy-wire hook (sizes 12–16). Its rounded shape comes from a dense dubbed body, typically in olive, brown, or black. Rubber legs add realism.
What It Imitates
Though versatile enough to mimic various insects, this pattern primarily imitates stoneflies—especially in darker colors.
Where to Fish It
Effective in any stonefly habitat—rivers, lakes, and ponds—the Turd excels at targeting bottom-feeding fish.
How to Fish It
Fish it deep, either under an indicator or on a Euro-nymphing rig. It also works well paired with other nymphs in a multi-fly setup.
(Note: Edited for conciseness, grammar, and flow. Removed redundancy like "mostly" and "generally," and fixed phrasing for clarity.)
