*Type of Fly

Nymph

*Name of Fly:

Damsel Nymph

*Etymology:
(Why you named the fly with its name)

That's what it is.

*Date Invented

? A long time ago

Hook:

Traditional wet fly size 10 - 12

Thread:

Olive

Weighting:

Optional under body of lead wire

Tail:

Small pinch of olive marabou

Body:

Goose dyed olive

Rib:

Fine copper wire

Thorax:

Olive SLF

Legs:

Partridge dyed olive

Wings:

None

Eyes:

Glass seed beads

Hackle:

None

Special Tying Instructions:

Keep materials sparse and slim.

Fishing Instructions:

Retrieve very slowly and watch line for takes which are usually subtle.

Interesting Facts:

Unlike most Damsel patterns this is lightly dressed and is quite small but has proved deadly when fishing is difficult.