Stimulator by Charlie Craven

The Stimulator enjoys the reputation of being one of the most popular dry flies in the Rockies. Fly shops sell them by the hundreds of dozens, and its no wonder. Developed by Randall Kauffmann the Stimulator is a great floater, highly visible, and sports a wide, fish-attracting profile. A good match for an adult stonefly, it mimics caddis and terrestrial insects just as well. Overall, this fly just yells "Food!" to the fish, and I always have some in my box. At first glance, the Stimulator looks complicated, but its made up of all the same components and steps as the Elk Hair Caddis. Materials: Hook: #6-18 TMC 5212 Thread: Fluorescent Fire Orange 70-denier UTC Tail: Natural Yearling Elk Hair Rib: Fine Copper Ultra Wire Abdomen: Yellow Antron Dubbing Body Hackle: Brown Rooster Neck Hackle Wing: Natural Yearling Elk Hair Thorax Hackle: Grizzly Rooster Neck Hackle Thorax: Fluorescent Fire Orange Antron Dubbing Materials available at http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/ or by calling (303) 403-8880