Tying the Flashback Damsel Nymph fly Pattern - Ep181 PF

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Hey Threadhead! Welcome back, today I'm whipping up a Flashback Damselfly nymph. This is a great pattern to fish your favorite stillwater from April into November. I like to cast these over weed beds and close to shore reeds. Use a slow retrieve and move your rod tip side to side slightly. This helps impart some natural movement to the fly.
You can tie the fly in a range of colors, olive is my goto, but light yellows, olives, brown and dun colors all work well. If you want a lighter fly, use an eye made from monofilament. If you want a heavier fly, brass eyes will work well.
★★★ Flashback Damsel Nymph Fly Pattern Recipe ★★★
Hook: Firehole 718 #8-12
Thread: Olive 8/0 70d
Eyes: 3.2mm bead chain black
Tail: Olive marabou
Ribbing: Gold wire (BR)
Flashback: Pearl tinsel large
Body: Olive Antron dubbing (mixed)
Collar: Ringneck pheasant (olive)
Head: Olive Antron dubbing (mixed)
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[@justinmcquaide4862]

Brilliant looking fly love the firehole 718 great hook thanks for sharing !!!!!

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thank you Justin McQuaide. It's becoming a versatile hook for me in different sizes. small for chironomids, mids for stones and damsels and large for big foamies. Cheers

[@justinmcquaide4862]

@@PiscatorFlies thanks I never thought of using it for chironomoids I will definitely try that out here in Ireland

[@wansak2977]

Nice fly , like your nice clear video think I'll go ty 5or6 right now , I'll be watching for the next one , thanks again , Wan Sak from the West coast.👍

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thank you Wan Sak. Good luck at the vise. I really appreciate you stopping by the channel. Cheers

[@anthonycaton850]

Nicely tied well done and thanks

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thanks for stopping in, anthony caton. Cheers and Keep a hook in your vise!

[@samuelloague3251]

Great looking fly! I will have to make a few and try them.

[@PiscatorFlies]

Samuel Loague, much appreciated! Cheers

[@gibbyutah]

Great damsel video, Thanks

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thank you Dave Gibson, much appreciated, Cheers, see you in the next one.

[@michaelelkavitch1874]

Nice Tie! Some in 8 might tempt smallmouths! Mike

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thanks for stopping in, Michael Elkavitch. Cheers and good luck with the bass! lmk how they like it.

[@alandouglas4612]

Very nice fly, I like this one (:

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Thank you Alan Douglas. I really appreciate you stopping by the channel. Cheers

[@cosmiccharlie8606]

Grate looking fly sir thank you for your time

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Thanks a million, Charles Spurgeon. It's great to have you stop by the channel. All the best!

[@cosmiccharlie8606]

@@PiscatorFlies im along time witcher _& subscriber

[@PiscatorFlies]

@@cosmiccharlie8606, thanks so much, truly appreciated! Cheers

[@marksleeper3752]

wow nice fly Darren also great vid you do a good job and are very good with your info and material lists

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thank you Mark Sleeper, much appreciated, Cheers, see you in the next one.

[@marksleeper3752]

your welcome

[@srcesq]

love damsel flies...can't wait to try to tie this one

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thank you Scott Cohen, much appreciated, I hope you do well with this damsel. Cheers, see you in the next video.

[@scottlowe3355]

Great as always!

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thanks for stopping in, Scott Lowe. Cheers and Keep a hook in your vise!

[@johnwalker6603]

I’ll have to try that one, thanks for the video

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thanks a million, John Walker. It's great to have you stop by the channel. All the best!

[@mountaincreekfliesjimmy8386]

Wow I really like this one. Awesome lesson thank you sir

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thanksfor stopping in, Mountain Creek Flies Jimmy. It's always nice to see a comment from you. Cheers and Keep a hook in your vise!

[@MikeSmith-up2px]

Awesome fly. Thanks for sharing.

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thank you Mike Smith. I really appreciate you stopping by the channel. Cheers

[@ralphanderson2167]

That damsel will be going in my fly box . Thank You

[@ralphanderson2167]

I just tied some up . They look great , I didn't have bead chain on hand so I substituted a black tungsten bead . Just need spring to come so I can try them out .

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thanks a million, ralph anderson. It's great to have you stop by the channel. All the best!

[@PiscatorFlies]

That's awesome Ralph. I hope that you grab a few with it when you get the chance to get em wet. Cheers

[@NickMango]

I see 4.99k so I’m congratulating you now just in case I forget haha. Well deserved 👍

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thanks Nick, much appreciated. Cheers

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

just the way i like it.... perfect.... thanks for sharing :)

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thanks a bunch, Oholi. All the best!

[@stevetrybalski3082]

Very nice tutorial! I enjoy tying damsel flies. They were some of the first patterns that got me into fly tying. Cheer!

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thank you Steve, much appreciated. I tied quite a few when I was in Alberta fishing more stillwaters. They work well on the small lakes. Cheers, see you in the next one.

[@JimSens]

This pattern is making me dream of warmer days. Thanks for that buddy! 🤘

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thanks for stopping in Mr. Sens, nice to see you here again. Cheers and Keep a hook in your vise!

[@joeduca8582]

Nice damsel nymph Darren. I like that dyed rump, couldn't tell what it was looking at the still photo. Wow you're a "sparse noodle" away from 5K, awesome! No net or phone for NY, NH or ME Saturday, fiber optic problems I hear. I got a 2nd workout with the snow blower and shovels past couple days. rain then snow with a 1/4" of ice in between. How 'bout you? Cheers

[@PiscatorFlies]

Chimo, I was wondering where you were! Glad that you got the power back on. I got to use my blower again today. Heavy snow and I'm glad I didn't have to shovel it. Not too deep, but heavy enough to earn a nap. lol Sitting at 4999 right now, I'm sure it'll turn soon. ;) Cheers

[@joeduca8582]

@@PiscatorFlies Whoopie! 5K now!

[@joeduca8582]

@@PiscatorFlies Whoopie! 5K now!

[@hankvana2149]

Love Damsels :-) Fish this pattern a lot with great results - find it best to retrieve towards the shore (12 to 18 inches deep) as swimming damsels are heading in that direction to emerge. Since I am fumble-fingered I tie the eyes in place before cutting the bead chain free. Bead-chain seems to be the optimum weight for the right swimming action and depth - I also like the way it turns the hook point up to make the fly more weedless. My favorite June - July pattern! Thanks for sharing!

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thank you Hank. That's an interesting way to deal with the eyes. I bought a bunch of different colors off of Etsy a while back, mostly for my saltwater flies, but they are a good fit for the damsels as well. I was originally planning to do this with burnt mono eyes colored with solarez, but I kinda like this better. Cheers!

[@kerrypitt9789]

I love Damsels and Dragons, that sounds weird? So Damsels fished through or just above weed beds will take a lot of trout and this pattern is really great!! The glue is exactly what I use for that style of eye. I am relieved your videos are showing up on my feed!

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thanks Kerry. I should know that you're a big fan of the Odonata ;) It's great to have you stop by the channel and leave a comment, glad that you got the bell sorted out. All the best!

[@TGging]

My bead eyes are small, medium and large. Which would be correct

[@PiscatorFlies]

Tom, it'll depend on the scale, but the ones I used here are 3.2mm. IF you are tying #10 or smaller, I would go to a smaller bead. Size 8-10, 3.2mm is good. I would just use your judgement on it, start with a medium and if it doesn't look right, switch it up. I like to have eyes that bulge out a little on my damsel nymphs. Cheers

[@SzymonFlytiers]

40 :)

[@PiscatorFlies]

Thank you Szymon Flytiers, much appreciated, Cheers, see you in the next one.