I love stimulators. This one is an attempt to solve a few problems I have when fishing stimis I've tied myself:

1. Tendency to flop over sideways.
2. Not big enough!

So These are size 8's.


I used:

200R #8
Elk hair Tail
1MM foam Body (I cut into 1/8" strips, and wrap around the shank to make the body)
Red wire rib
Elk Wing
Antron Dubbing head
Medium Rubber legs
Grizzly hackle

I am hoping by omitting hackle on the main portion of the body, the wing and collar will provide the majority of the floatation, with the foam lending some buoyancy as well... but down IN the water... not on top.

My early testing seems to have worked so far.





I kinda screwed up the length of the body /wing placement on this one, and it looks a little goofy... but the process is good, so enjoy:

The Materials - Rubber legs optional (I forgot them for the picture)

























and, the original with better proportions:




Color Variant:

Amazing looking!!!! And a great tutorial.....

Nice!

Hi Ray;

Nice step by step!

I always wanted to tie a stimulator but couldn't figure out how from tying steps shown in magazines.

I like your choice in hooks for this pattern too!

Wayne

Wayne, Stimulators are not difficult flies to tie. They have a LOT of EASY steps. But no part of it is actually a hard/advanced skill. If you can tie an elk-hair caddis, you can tie a stimmie - you just have to have the patience to take it step by step. 

i love stimulator!! make me wanna tie it more..thanks for sharing this