Kauffmann Stone - stonefly nymph fly tying instructions by Ruben Martin

Kauffmann Stone - www.rubenmartin.com.ar
Hook: TMC 5263 o TMC 300 o similar size 6 to 14
Thread: UNI 8/0 , Danville 6/0 o UTC 70, black.
Weigth: lead wire o lead tape, optional.
Under body: mono nylon, same diameter of the hook wire.
Tail and antennae: goose biots.
Abdomen: hare tron dubbing and angora goat dubbing, mix in equal parts.
Rib: vinil rib, larva lace o swannundaze.
Wing cases: sections of turkey tail feathers, lacquered.
Torax / head: same abdomen.
Note: for made the Kaufmann Stone I prefer use a “coipo” dubbing, the coipo is a patagonian otter. It has a spectacular fur with guard hairs that allow amazing effects in large nymphs. Dyed or natural to contrast guard hairs and coat achieves a great look.
Black, browns and grays are the best colors.
This fly created by Randall Kaufmann is for me one of the best examples of balance between realism and impressionism in a copycat fly, no element in its design removes feeling of life and texture and provide a very good aspect of realism.
Since its appearance was the archetype imitator stone fly nymph and in my case in particular made a great impression and represent a great influence on the concept of what should be a fly for fishing.
There are variants of this fly with metal beads heads and rubber legs that seek to contribute even more effectively to fly one of the best ever designed.
Patagonian environments in the most effective colors are black, dark brown, gray and hares ear.

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[@kevinjtoner]

Beautiful!!! It looks alive! Love your videos. Thank you, Ruben........

[@seanmooney3907]

Great rendition of the Kauffmann stone. I am always interested in your take on a bug. Thanks for sharing. All the best to you. God bless. Sean

[@TheWeeklyFly]

Fascinating tie. Thanks for sharing your vids. Love 'em, especially this juicy stone.

[@adventureducklings]

I really love the shell casing with the feathers, that's awesome. What's awesome is that the music is still good at 2x speed. Great video! Glad I found your channel.

[@rubenmartinflies]

Thanks my friend!!

[@mlopezgaffney]

Muchas gracias Ruben por subir tantos videos con diferentes tipos de moscas. ¡¡Felíz día de la Patria!!. Fuerte abrazo, Matías

[@freddymartin7664]

Very Nice Fly Pattern & Looks So promising, going to try Tying one... Thanks for Sharing My Friend!

[@rubenmartinflies]

Thanks Freddy, its a must have pattern if you like nymph fishing. Best regards!

[@erniewalker5050]

another masterpiece! it's gonna take me a minute to get this to even look as good. thanks for the ty my friend! never used jelly rope? that's on my list. and they way you fashioned that hook gives it more life.

[@robertflynn1472]

That is one terrifically tied fly !

[@rubenmartinflies]

Thanks!!

[@thomasgibbons353]

Hiya Ruben. It is all that you say it is. This Kaufman impression is closest to my ideas. Gracias good man.

[@rubenmartinflies]

Hi Thomas, thanks a lot, glad you like it!

[@GeorgeSemel]

I'm dating myself a little but I watched Randall tie these in the Tigard, OR shop some 33 years ago! its a fly made to do one thing catch trout! I still have about a half a dozen that he tied, they are a sort of keepsake now since Kaufmann Streamborn is well gone now! Its my stone fly pattern of choice, black and brown work the best were I live, # 10 and 12! For the little black stone fly that hatches early in the Spring, I tie a slimmer version on 14 and 18 nymph hooks! Going to Argentina to fish and to shoot doves are two things on my bucket list!

[@GeorgeSemel]

I would like that! I am sure I can also get a decent glass of wine to drink and a good steak to eat too!

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

Beautiful!!

[@rubenmartinflies]

Thanks buddy!

[@stroknmywookie8291]

Music got me hyped about to make 20 of these lol

[@TheXeniaman]

Incredible tie.

[@rubenmartinflies]

Thanks my friend! best regards!!

[@dbj1515]

That is excellent work! Thanks

[@rubenmartinflies]

Welcome my friend, kind regards!!

[@adrianangelani6316]

espectacular el atado y el piano !! no me canso de ver este video

[@rubenmartinflies]

Gracias Adrian, abrazo grande!

[@mikehulsey4813]

Great tie my friend!

[@richardduvall6512]

Nice idea with the turkey feather as a wing case

[@rubenmartinflies]

Thanks my friend!best regards!!

[@benjamindufour5212]

Rubén muy buenos tus videos. Se me ocurrió que estaria bueno que incluyas en el video una imagen del animal al cual estás imitando para tener una mejor idea de que es a lo que queres llegar

[@oscarnegrony9767]

Grande maestro un abrazo desde Chile.Puerto Montt.

[@centralmassanglers]

excellent work

[@stovepipehahaha272]

Like the fly ….tied flies when I was a teen think I will start back up . Still got my vice . Thanks

[@rubenmartinflies]

Thanks buddy, yes you should tie again. Best regards

[@emptyspace4436]

this is awesome!

[@markwestendorf3797]

Nice. What do you use for your hopper legs?

[@SnowHunter44]

What a ty!! Inspires me to give it a try. Probably a real hunter.

[@rubenmartinflies]

Thanks

[@carloskawasaki8259]

Fantástico!!!!!

[@JanieMarc92]

Magnifique !

[@rubenmartinflies]

Thanks!!

[@jeanlucbeaudre1004]

Génial bravo

[@hernandonofrio6726]

Tremendo trabajo !!!!!!!!

[@rubenmartinflies]

Gracias!!

[@chaqa1000]

usted es una eminencia!

[@rubenmartinflies]

Gracias Facundo! Buen año!

[@zacharysippel3350]

wow, that is cool

[@user-xf1xw9te5f]

Замечательно 👍

[@bicargentino]

Hola Ruben, en el minuto 11:09, me podes decir como se llama ese material que estas usando? muchas gracias!

[@simonsmith9363]

Beautiful fly, but is it durable, how many fish would it take to destroy it? I couldn't bring myself to lose them even if I tied them.

[@rubenmartinflies]

Hi Buddy, the same as any fly, a woolly bugger if the fish have big teeth will destroy in one strike. Best regards

[@roberthill4849]

Preciosa la Mosca Ruben. Gran trabajo. Pregunta, que pegamento pones antes de hacer los dubbings?

[@rubenmartinflies]

Hola es el que se usa para las uñas

[@roberthill4849]

Ruben Martin Flies Vale Gracias

[@kennethacheson989]

a work of art. Thanks

[@rubenmartinflies]

Thanks buddy, kind regards!

[@michaelocallaghan4731]

Why do you bend the hook to one side

[@edwardlindhorn538]

how did you lacquer the turkey feather with what ?

[@rubenmartinflies]

Hi edward, with transparent spray varnish

[@gustavoportillo9477]

Rubén porque doblaste el anzuelo con esa curvatura?

[@rubenmartinflies]

Para mejorar la clavada Gustavo, pq muchas veces con este tipo de moscas se erran muchos piques. Saludos

[@georgepretnick4460]

22 minutes on one nymph. Beautiful tie. I'd lose it on the first cast.

[@DustinNulf]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I'd put it right in the rocks where it would look good among all the real stoneflies and that's where it would end up ;)

[@steelcitybullyz1726]

Explain what u use

[@rubenmartinflies]

Hook: TMC 5263 o TMC 300 o similar size 6 to 14 Thread: UNI 8/0 , Danville 6/0 o UTC 70, black. Weigth: lead wire o lead tape, optional. Under body: mono nylon, same diameter of the hook wire. Tail and antennae: goose biots. Abdomen: hare tron dubbing and angora goat dubbing, mix in equal parts. Rib: vinil rib, larva lace o swannundaze. Wing cases: sections of turkey tail feathers, lacquered. Torax / head: same abdomen. Note: for made the Kaufmann Stone I prefer use a “coipo” dubbing, the coipo is a patagonian otter. It has a spectacular fur with guard hairs that allow amazing effects in large nymphs. Dyed or natural to contrast guard hairs and coat achieves a great look. Black, browns and grays are the best colors. This fly created by Randall Kaufmann is for me one of the best examples of balance between realism and impressionism in a copycat fly, no element in its design removes feeling of life and texture and provide a very good aspect of realism. Since its appearance was the archetype imitator stone fly nymph and in my case in particular made a great impression and represent a great influence on the concept of what should be a fly for fishing. There are variants of this fly with metal beads heads and rubber legs that seek to contribute even more effectively to fly one of the best ever designed. Patagonian environments in the most effective colors are black, dark brown, gray and hares ear.

[@Morgs914]

@@rubenmartinflies never watched your vids. This fly is a masterpiece, probably well beyond my abilities as someone who ties perdigons, pheasant tails and Higa’s sos patterns for about 7 months now. I’m assuming the format and music are your thing? If not, I could think of nothing better than hearing what you’re doing and little tips you clearly do as second nature & of course what the materials are (as you shared above). I tried to get spray varnish & my fly shop guys had never heard of it. Do you get it online or at Hobby place? Best.

[@rubenmartinflies]

@@Morgs914 hi buddy, i dont speak on mi videos because im from Argentina and i speak spanish, you can use transparent polish nails for the feather. Best regards my friend

[@rawwi6]

What that holding tool??

[@rubenmartinflies]

What tool my friend, let me know the minutes and second please

[@rawwi6]

Hook holding tool bro

[@rubenmartinflies]

Fly tying vise, i use a rotary Peak Fishing Vise

[@stewynofly]

What’s with the music?

[@rubenmartinflies]

Are the songs we can use my friend, you can mute the music if you dislike. Best regards!

[@bakdraft6578]

Awesome video and tie. BUT the repetitive musical drone drove me to mute

[@rubenmartinflies]

Hi Buddy, we have to use the music that youtube gave us for free, because if i had to pay for music for every video i probably dont have the chance to upload any video, so i try to show ho to tie the flies and of course you can mute and put the music you like for tying flies. Have a nice day

[@Ebeniste]

nice video great bugs, please change the music

[@price9158]

Great video.....pretty annoying music though

[@rubenmartinflies]

Thanks buddy, we put music because of youtube politics, but you can dawn the volume and listen other music you like for shure. Best regards

[@holyworrier]

That's a ten dollar fly.