Umpqua Little Black Sloan

The Umpqua Fly Little Black Sloan is a subtle stonefly imitation developed by signature tyer David Sloan. Designed for clear water and pressured fish, this pattern offers a slim, low-key profile that matches natural stoneflies when trout and grayling are selective.

Its dark body and balanced proportions make it effective in both riffles and slower glides, where fish often key in on small dark insects. The durable tying materials stand up to repeated takes, while the hook gives reliable penetration and secure hook-ups even on lighter tippets.

Fish the Little Black Sloan on a dead drift along seams, pocket water and under overhanging banks. It also works well as the point fly in a nymph rig, or dropped under a dry when fish are feeding just below the surface. A useful pattern to have ready whenever small stoneflies are present on your home water or while travelling abroad.

• Pattern: Little Black Sloan stonefly
• Brand: Umpqua
• Designer: David Sloan
• Imitation: Small dark stonefly
• Use: Trout and grayling fishing
• Presentation: Dead drift in riffles, seams and pocket water
• Suitable for: Clear water and pressured fish
• Tying style: Durable, slim profile with natural silhouette