Just curious, what's everyones thoughts on front appendages on stonefly patterns? Are they realyy necessary if you put some on the side and back? Do they really make a difference? I'm tying some for Penns creek and I'd like to cut the time down a little.

I'd also like to hear any advice from anyone on how heavy and sizes I need for that creek. I hear they should be dark, is that correct? So far, I have some tied in 10's woven black over medium brown with black dubbing for the thorax/wingcase.