Damselfly Nymph

Detailed instructions for tying Rob Snowhite's Damselfly Nymph.
Hook: Scud/pupa hook (here a Dai-Riki 135), size 10.
Thread: 8/0 or 70 Denier, red.
Weight/eyes: Bead chain.
Flash: Rainbow Krystal Flash, three strands.
Tail/body: Jumbo ostrich plume, fluorescent chartreuse.
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[@gravityalwayswins1434]

Tied about a dozen of these a couple months ago. Finally got out to fish it today on a local small lake, elevation is about 7000 feet. Late May and the fish are just starting to get active with the water temp rising. Bluegill, largemouth bass, and, get this, baby pike ate it. I'll bet this fly is gonna prove to be a real win. Thanks tightline.

[@jeffg.4572]

I just tied this pattern about a month ago, and used it in the Niagara river for Shad. It worked better then any pattern I've use in the past and to my amazement I hooked up on several nice Browns and Rainbows while fishing for Shad in the lower Niagara river. I tied in Olive as I can't find Chartreuse Ostrich around here in St. Catharines. I'm going to try it for bass in the ponds around St. Catharines this summer for sure. Great simple Damsel pattern IMO.

[@robertperman8967]

Nice!! Tight lines🐜🕷️🐛!!!!

[@RonMTube]

Great pattern. Easy to tie. Caught largemouth, pumpkinseeds and yellow perch on my first outing with it.

[@David-uj2ms]

Love the pattern. I didnt tie off behind the bead chain but in front instead to make a more uniform head. I also wrapped herl over base of super glue to make more indestructible. Thanks for the pattern. Chain pickerel in my area love em!

[@davidaguiar1387]

I've tied and fished this pattern extensively this year. It really did well with Trout, Bass panfish and Pickerel in several local ponds. It became one of my "Go to" flies quickly. p.s.THis color is good but I also like them in Olive and Brown. Trout especially love them when tied substituting Peacock Herl for the Ostrich. Thanks for showing me this one! It's a keeper.

[@davidaguiar1387]

I've just started tying these in Olive and Brown for local still water trout . I've also tied them using Peacock Herl as the main ingrediant. They work great and are an easy tie. Thanks for sharing.

[@kiereynolds1175]

Clever idea thinking of the beaded chain my friend!

[@pauldonnelly5824]

Great video.Tied 3 up today will give them a try next time im out.Many thanks Paul.

[@davidaguiar1387]

I've been tying and fishing this fly for 2 seasons now. It has become a go to pattern for fishing ponds. It will take Stillwater trout but Warmwater species love them the most. Olive is particularly effective.

[@sirmegallot3276]

really cool fly. I love love love your channel. I would be really pumped if you'd do a patriot dry fly and a lightning bug nymph. keep em coming!

[@abefrohman1759]

Very cool and informative.

[@PRACERZ]

Love it !!

[@keiranrooker7981]

Been looking at every hardware store around my region and can’t find any I have a few old sinkers with bead chain in them that I use for bead chain eyes but those sinkers are really good at the same time for catfish

[@hankvana2149]

Nice tie Tim! I'll have to try adding a bit of flash - it might help protect the tail a bit . I tie mine in grey or black and always add a wrap or 2 of long partridge fibres for the legs. Like to fish them using a greased leader just under the surface close up against the cattails. Great pattern!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Nice! And it looks very easy to ty. We will se if it's effective.

[@michaeltodd3225]

Rob yee told me about this pattern. He’s the most famous fly angler in Canada and Markham, Ontario and in his own mind. lol. 😩

[@joeduca8582]

Nice pattern and instruction, very well done Tim. Thanks. Looks like it could pass for a leach also in different colors. I wonder if the bead chain is heavy enough to flip the hook over. Excellent underwater footage. Thanks again.

[@Franklinfishingflies]

Probably not, I tie a lot of bead chain patterns and some will flip the fly with a lighter hook. If you want a sure thing to flip the hook add weight on the shank, lead wire, substitute or for some sizes heavy copper wire will do it.

[@mechaniclee]

Just curious... you almost inevitably begin a tie by flattening the barb. So much so, that I've taken to doing the same! (Thank you, by the way!) Any reason you didn't with this fly?

[@dadragonfireoutdoors5642]

any larger and then it could be used for sight fishing for reds.

[@Freddo4J]

Thanks for this video! Do you feel other colors will work too? I'm not sure what the young things look like to the fish but would like to tie and fish this pattern!!

[@RobSnowhite]

Fred, Other colors will work. though as a guide I prefer the Chartreuse as I can see it from a distance and inform clients on when it has been eaten and when to set the hook.

[@S1CKTR1CKY]

I always have a problem with 70 denier red thread breaking. Any tips?

[@davidaguiar1387]

Try Veesus brand. Even the 12/0 is pretty tough.

[@kennethsanders963]

why red thread?

[@petek1pml746]

Where do you get the xxl ostrich plumes?

[@RobSnowhite]

I prefer Wapsi brand.