A pattern from Gordon Van Der Spuy’s book The Feather Mechanic, is a simple and quick damsel nymph that has lots of movement. Fish it slowly as a natural or with a faster jerky receive as an attractor, both work well.
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How to tie Skinny Damsel
- Hook: Mustad Heritage C53 # 8-14
- Tying Thread: Sheer 14/0 Olive
- Tail: Marabou
- Rib: UTC Blue wire
- Abdomen: Marabou Wing
- case: Rafia
- Thorax: Ice dubbing
- Legs: CDC
- Eyes: Black bead chain
- Head: Dubbing
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