Damsel Nymph

[scotfly]

During my Stillwater days this was my most consistent fly. It is a classic example of simple is best. I normally fished this ?dead drift? on the point with the Video Buzzer
on the dropper. This two fly combination probably accounted for 60 or 70% of my fish throughout the season.
This is a quick, simple and very durable fly to tie.

Instructions assume right-handed tyers.

HOOK ? Kamasan B175 #10
THREAD ? Neon Madeira Embroidery thread No40
RIB ? Medium Pearl Tinsel
TAIL ? Olive Marabou
BODY ? Olive Ostrich Herl
HEAD ? Thread
WEIGHTING ? Lead Wire (optional)

STEP 1
Apply a drop of Superglue to the hook shank and over-wrap with lead wire.



STEP 2
Attach the thread and over-wrap the lead wire, then catch the rib in under the shank.



STEP 3
Prepare a small bunch of marabou and tie in. Use the bulk of the marabou to even out the body.



STEP 4
Tie in 3 or 4 strands of Ostrich Herl. Take the thread to the head.



STEP 5
Twist the Herls into a rope and wrap to form the body, tying off at the head.



STEP 6
Wrap the rib forward and tie off at the head.



STEP 7
Form the head and whipfinish. Then tear the tail to length and brush the body with Velcro to release all the trapped fibres, before varnishing for the completed fly.

[sandyborthwick]

A simple but consistently effective pattern as you say Scotfly and one of my regular nymphs. I often tie in a couple of glass beads from the haberdashery to give it a little added sparkle front end. The eyes seem to often just add that little trigger to the trout. Nicely documented and clearly pictured a good fly for those just beginning to tie.

Sandy B.O.