Fly Tying an Ebony Jewelwing with Jim Misiura

Damselflies are a source of food to trout on streams as well as all fish in lakes. They come in many different colors, this is just one.

[@ejmacewan8942]

CAN NOT TELL YOU,,, WHAT A FANTASTIC FLY YOU HAVE SHARED WITH THOUSANDS OF US,,, VERY WELL DONE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION,, BE SAFE AND HEALTHY….

[@TheFlymanJim]

Thank you I'll try to keep them coming.

[@reserrvoirman]

Nice job Jim I like the body technique. That’s a very life like imitation, thanks for sharing.

[@TheFlymanJim]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheSTURMGEWEHR44]

First off I just got into fly fishing recently and watching your videos quickly made me want to take it a step further and start tying. I was leaving the water last week and noticed these ebony jewel wings flying around. As a beginner fly fisherman I spent hours online trying to figure out what the hell those were lol. I spent even more time trying to find a fly that for sale that matched. I just wanted to say I love your channel and I'm glad I saw this video.

[@draven3838]

Excellent fly thanks for the video

[@TheFlymanJim]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lockWK-ij4vu]

Not a tie fly's nor am I a fly fisherman... but I love watching it. It is amazing what you can do with a hook thread and a little time.

[@TheFlymanJim]

Maybe I can inspire you to start tying!

[@PRACERZ]

ALWAYS Impressing me Jim, another wow !!

[@seanmooney3907]

Hey Jim, Absolutely Beautiful fly! I can't wait to tie one. I think the green hue on the feathers are on some of the feathers from the birds I got in that lot. I did not forget that you wanted to see pics, I just haven't had any time to take some and have to learn what to do with them once I take them. You know I am caring for my terminally ill wife which takes up all of my time. Not that I mind. All the best, Sean

[@vitellaj]

Just tried the pattern, easy to tie. Going to make a dozen and use them. Can't wait thank you.

[@oldirtyshinobi]

Bad ass as usual sir! U probably know already they make a damsel braid that's spot on.

[@troutbum3977]

thats the best looking damsel fly i have ever seen good job.

[@nativewildman9335]

Nice fly you gave me some ideas to try. Thank you for your time making videos they are very helpful!

[@55mebiggs]

Great fly, Jim! Nice tying job.

[@RockStarHeli]

Great looking fly. GOOD JOB!

[@josel008]

Wow...that's a really buggy looking fly. I'm sure it's going to work out great! Nice tying (as usual) Jim!

[@flpanfisher]

Nice tie Jim. Looks like it would be killer on still water impoundments and rivers for bass and blue gill too!

[@oldirtyshinobi]

Yea I agree that peacock shimmer is just too awesome!

[@tiberiukovacs2712]

Thanks,I did it,I tested it, it's a super fly for summer time.

[@TheOhioSportsman]

Awesome fly! This will be awesome in a local pond for bass and bluegill

[@HoosierFlyFisherman]

Nice tie, Jim!

[@zinovyrozhestvensky652]

This would definitely work early summer/late spring when these kind of damselflies mate on a nearby creek

[@TheFlymanJim]

I see them all the time on my water but never tried them this was more of playing around. I have fished the Baby Blue Damsel on a Brookie lake I know and it worked great.

[@krishnanscott6911]

thanks jim. i'll add this fly to my box now. :)

[@TheFlymanJim]

I would have to agree damsel adults seldom are on the water long enough for trout to feed on them.(in streams) In lakes they will be more effective. The wings are just rooster hackle, I took these from a furnace hackle. Jim

[@lukehaubrick]

That's looks great thanks for your vid ill have to try to tie a few up for my next trip fish hard an work less an tie on

[@TheFlymanJim]

Great to hear that! Thanks for the feedback! JIm

[@garrettjohnston5153]

I would pay 25 dollars for this fly great video very nice fly Well I mean dragon fly

[@TheFlymanJim]

Thanks

[@TheFlymanJim]

Good idea!

[@nicecusk1]

If I liked to eat Damselflies, I would gobble that sucker down without hesitation. What a great looking bug!

[@TheFlymanJim]

Thanks

[@TheFlymanJim]

But can you get it in the color you want. Like I did with this one, with the k-flash. There is something about making your own that is satisfying. Thanks Jim

[@centralmassanglers]

Most impressive jim

[@TheFlymanJim]

[@draven3838]

I've used these on bass and late season crappie

[@TheFlymanJim]

I have to smallies love them.

[@ChrisWalklet]

Looks real.

[@stiggybob204]

Jim, Hi! another good one sir, with Damsels we find the Nymph works best here in the UK. Damsel Adults will rise trout but we find they seldom take them. Did you use Magpie for the Wings, a Black and White bird Corvid with lots of green tinges on the Black Feathers of the Tail and shoulders. Will tie one up and give it a try let you know how it goes. All the Best Rod

[@TheFlymanJim]

Thanks, Let me know how you do. Jim

[@mauricebrown9094]

I really like that one, but boy as a novice there's a lot going on there...thank you ..

[@TheFlymanJim]

+Maurice Brown Just take it one step at a time.

[@albud962]

Trout do eat these. While on Spring Creek I watched a trout repeatedly bump a small log where three damsel flies were perched, trying to knock them into the water.

[@TheFlymanJim]

It is truly amazing at what we get to witness when we are out on the water.

[@zinovyrozhestvensky652]

That would be a very cool and interesting sight to see!

[@bobfowler9522]

I've been looking for a way to make a damsel fly tail that worked - thanks a lot - will be doing some of these soon. Good looking fly - BTW - how thick was that foam?

[@TheFlymanJim]

Foam is standard 1/8 you can use heavier if required.

[@bobfowler9522]

Thanks Jim - appreciate that tie - have been looking for something that was like that. Good job - keep the videos coming.

[@TheFlymanJim]

Let me know how you do. jim

[@dorupescaru5993]

Jim Fac SI EU SI CIND FAC CORPUL PE AC M-AI PUN UN FIR DE MONOFILAMENT M-AI GROS CA SA SUSTINA CORPUL ceva transparent si-l astup cu firele de paun .O ideie .,care o poti folosii .

[@theaveragegamer6661]

what tool are you using to hold the thread

[@TheFlymanJim]

a bobbin

[@TheFlymanJim]

Ai nevoie de nu înfășurați corp foarte strans de pe ac.Peacock are putere în numere.

[@bossbravado9905]

now how do I make dragonfly wings

[@TheFlymanJim]

+Boss Bravado There are a couple ways to imitate the wings of a dragonfly. Most popular is to use Poly Yarn. Watch my video Dragonfly in the Playlist "Bass and Panfish"