Hareline Stonefly Wing Pad Cutter

What it is

The Hareline Stonefly Wing Pad Cutter is a purpose-built cutter for making wing pads for stonefly nymphs. It has a precision cutting edge with durable construction, an ergonomic handle, and it’s built to stay sharp through repeated use.

What to tie with it

Use it at the bench to punch or cut clean, consistent stonefly wing pad shapes from your wing-pad material, then tie those pads in over the thorax to finish the back and help define the profile. It’s the kind of tool you reach for when you want your wing pads to match from fly to fly and sit neatly on top of the hook.

Flies and the fish they're for

It’s used on stonefly nymph patterns, which are staple trout flies anywhere stoneflies are present in rivers and tailwaters. Those stonefly nymphs get fished dead-drifted along the bottom for feeding trout, especially when stoneflies are a primary food source and you want a realistic, sized wing pad to sell the silhouette.