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Name
Duncton Damsel
Type
Nymph
Author
Phillip Ellis
Inspiration
A member of Duncton Mill, David Kirkland, who devised the Fly named it.
Date concieved
1995 approx
Hook
10-14 heavy wire standard length
Thread
Green or brown
Weighting
Optional either lead wire or a gold head
Tail
Olive marabou
Body
Olive Chenille (Fine)
Rib
None
Thorax
Fluorescent yellow chenille, two turns
Legs
None
Wings
None
Eyes
none
Hackle
None
Tying instructions
Make sure you do not cover hook eye with chenille.
Worth trying in different colour variations.
Fishing Instructions
Fish at any depth. Slow retrieve.
Interesting facts
This pattern is easy to tie and has caught many trout around Sussex as well as Duncton Mill and Works all year.
Variants
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