Some flies are tied to match the hatch. This one? It moves through shadows.

Fly Vision™ video thumbnail featuring the Softy Stone wet fly pattern, tied by Johnny Utah, with red and yellow branding text.

The Softy Stone is a pattern I created—a simple, impressionistic stonefly wet that gives you motion, drift, and fishy vibes without the flash. Designed to pulse in the current and ride low like the naturals do, it’s all about subtle movement and the right materials in the right places.

Close-up of the Softy Stone wet fly pattern in vise, showing moose mane body, black dubbing thorax, and soft furnace hackle.

Materials – Softy Stone (Original Pattern by Johnny Utah)
Body: Moose mane dyed brown
Thorax: Black feather fluff dubbing
Hackle: Light furnace or Greenwell soft hackle

Can be tied all black as well, very effective.

That’s it. No extras. Just the right materials, tied to move.

Why It Works
When trout get picky or pressure makes them spooky, the Softy Stone brings that understated danger to the water. Fish it deep, let it pulse, and watch what happens when it drifts just right.

Watch the Film
Tie it. Feel it. Fish it.
Watch the full Fly Vision™ video on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/0i70mtIU_Gk