Comment: Mike says that over the years he has been fortunate to know many fine Alberta anglers and learn their patterns. These are Alberta Patterns You Won’t See Anywhere Else
Pattern: Green Thing
Hook: Nymph hook size 2-16
Thread: Olive 3/0 or 6/0
Weight: Lead wire wrapped entire length of shaft,
overwrapped with thread and cemented
Tail: Brown or black hen hackle, short
Body: Olive marabou (variations grey or gold), spun in dubbing loop
Hackle: Brown or black hen hackle
Thorax: Olive marabou (variations grey or gold), spun in dubbing loop
Comment: Don Andersen has caught a pile of fish over the last 35 years with this olive marabou nymph. It is a generic pattern tied in the round, and can represent stonefly or mayfly nymphs. Michael will tie the large version.
Pattern: Bill’s X
Hook: Streamer hook size 2-6
Thread: brown or orange 6/0
Body: golden stone dubbing, rough
Wing: brown macramé yarn, tied ½ bullet head style
Legs: speckle flake pumpkin rubber hackle (or your choice)
Indicator: Orange yarn or foam (optional)
Comment: Bill Clendon’s version of the Madam X for a Golden Stonefly adult. Don Andersen calls this pattern Billy’s Monster or the BM.
