In many waterways, imitations of Stonefly larvae (called nymphs) are very effective early in the season. They have distinctive wing covers that previously required tying them in several segments, a time-consuming job that often gave everything to bulky flies. It is often absolutely crucial that imitations of nymphs have the right profile and measurements. With J:son's Stonefly Nymph wing burner, you quickly and easily create realistic and durable wing covers for imitations of brook dragonfly nymphs. Available in five sizes, all adapted to real brook dragonfly nymphs.

S1 – fits hook size 2.
S2 – fits hook size 4-6, optimized for size 4.
S3 – fits hook size 8-10, optimized for size 8.
S4 – fits hook size 12-14, optimized for size 12.
S5 – fits hook size 16-18, optimized for size 18.

Lazercut and Swedish-made stainless steel wingburner with the highest standards of the market. The manufacturing method and choice of materials gives 100% precision and they close completely. Tolerates heat very well and you never have to worry about the wings melting or getting the wrong shape. All wing burners are fully customized and designed to fit J: Sons Wing Material - Realistic Wing Material that has preprinted segmentations, or Colored Wing Material, which is single colored. They are easy to use and instructions are included with each individual burner.

Using the J:son system, you can tie realistic dry flies that leave a perfect impression on the water’s surface and are virtually unsinkable. Nymphs made with the J:son System have a natural silhouette and are taken for real insects. J:sonSystem flies are durable, so you can focus on the whole point of fly fishing, which is to fish.

When making wings, it’s possible to fuse a patterned wing material with a neutral one. This way, an air pocket is created between the two layers, increasing the fly’s floating ability. Regardless of whether your fly is used on the water surface, in the surface film or sub surface, the wings and wing buds will be very realistic in shape, color and structure. At the same time, they are extremely durable. The raw material for wings and wing buds consists of guaranteed toxic-free foil, and produces no harmful gas of any kind when burned. It’s approved by Swedish health authorities for use in the food industry. All J:son tools and materials are made in Sweden.

How to make wings

Trim excess material around the printed pattern (leave 1-2 mm for burning). Place in the appropriate wing burner and burn/weld the edges quickly with an open flame. You now have a perfectly shaped, realistic wing. The body of foam, the light weight and water surface tension all mean the fly will float like a dream. Use double wing material when tying larger flies. This creates an air pocket inside the wing, enhancing floating capabilities. Use a printed wing material and marry it with a neutral one. Trim excess material (leaving 1-2 mm for burning) around the printed pattern, place in the appropriate wing burner and burn/weld the edges quickly with an open flame. You now have a perfectly shaped, realistic wing that contains air, which – together with the body of floating foam – makes the fly virtually unsinkable.

Fly Patterns & Instructions

Stonefly Nymph
Instructions for Stonefly Nymph sizes S1 - S3
Instructions for Stonefly Nymph sizes S4 - S5

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