The Kaufmann Stone is one of the most iconic fly patterns for fly fishing anglers. With a design created in 1973 by Randall Kaufmann, the Kaufmann Stone represents two of the most common stoneflies found in freestone streams and rivers – the Golden Stonefly and Salmonfly. The detailed nymph pattern crafted by Kaufmann is still as effective today as ever, with its lifelike colors and shape that fool even the wisest of fish. Anglers have been relying on these flies to cast confidently and successfully since their creation, unleashing them onto freestone rivers no matter what conditions are like that day.