Damsel fly pattern tied by Barry Ord Clarke
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 … Continue reading Skinny Damsel nymph
Another super quick yet effective technique for an extended body, that can be used not only on nymphs but also dry flies. Try it also with a tungsten bead head if you would like more weight to get down quicker. … Continue reading Furled damsel nymph fly
One of the most popular patterns in the UK in recent years. When using marabou, the key to getting it right, is to get as much animation in the pattern as possible, it helps using the right marabou in combination … Continue reading Blue flash damsel nymph
A damsel nymph tied in the Montana nymph style. A great pattern, especially for still waters and as a stalking bug. Tie it in your favorite colours and the more weight you add at the head the more aggressive the … Continue reading How to tie Montana Damsel nymph
Adult blue damsel is a semi realistic but easy pattern to tie. If you are on the water and the fish are taking them they can be extremely selective, so having a couple of these in your box can be … Continue reading Blue damsel dry fly
A quick and simple adult damsel with an extended body maid from braided backing line. A pattern that works wonders during the summer months on lakes with prolific damsel hatches. Continue reading How to tie Braided backing adult damsel
A real quick & easy tie for a super effective attractor pattern. It also includes a couple of good to know techniques that can be carried over to other patterns. Continue reading Yellow Damsel fly
This extremely animated nymph is excellent when stalking larger trout or even used as an attractor or searching pattern when nothing is going on in the surface. Damsel nymph stalking bug pattern Hook: Mustad C67S # 8-10 Tying thread: Sheer … Continue reading Damsel nymph stalking bug
One of my most simple patterns. A semi realistic but quick tie for a perfect adult blue damsel that works extremely well when they are on the water. Adult Blue Damsel pattern recipe Hook: Mustad R30 # 12 Tying thread: … Continue reading Adult Blue Damsel dry
An up-side down still water / lake damsel nymph with a weighted abdomen fishes really well with an irresistible swimming action, especially when things are slow. Thanks for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube … Continue reading Damsel nymph
