Here's another fly along the Damselfly nymph theme. Anyone know what it is?
saw1
Loc: nor cal Windsor
Geomike wrote:
Here's another fly along the Damselfly nymph theme. Anyone know what it is?
No, but it sure looks good.
saw1 wrote:
No, but it sure looks good.
My sentiments exactly Saw.
Looks like a nicely tied Wooley Bugger...
GLA wrote:
Looks like a nicely tied Wooley Bugger...
Except for the tail... That's what I thought too.
Geomike wrote:
Here's another fly along the Damselfly nymph theme. Anyone know what it is?
It looks familiar. Is it a mosquito hawk fly?
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This is another Rickard original that he gave me when I was fishing in the eastern Sierras some years ago.
It is called Rickard's Damsel Nymph. It is also a good "Near-Nuf" pattern for a Hexagenia (green drake) nymph.
The photo below shows several variations that have produced very well for me at Lake Almanor that has an excellent Hex-hatch around the first couple of weeks in June.
Here's the recipe for this fly:
Thread - black or olive Danville (or whatever you prefer)
Tail - olive marabou with flash tied at the sides (can use crystal flash)
Body - synthetic blend dubbing such as Crystal River Lite Brite (brushed a bit for that buggy look)
(You can also substitute olive chenille for the body)
Rib - medium copper or gold wire
Collar - orange grizzly hackle or olive partridge
Optional - gold bead head
Have fun!
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