Fly Tying - How to tie a Damsel Variation for UK Stillwater Fly Fishing 4K
Lindsay Simpson Fly Fishing Lindsay Simpson Fly Fishing
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 Published On Jul 26, 2021

Hook - Hanak B230 BL #10
Thread - UTC 140d Red
Tail - Comp Candy Oliveesque
Flash - Troutline Pike Flash
Rib1 Danvilles Fine gold wire
Rib2 - Veevus PO1 Lurex M
Body - Nature Spirit Emergence Dubbing No79
Palmer - Bann Valley Flies Selected Hackle (Teal)
Front Hackle - Natural English Partridge

Damsel nymphs are prolific on our small Stillwaters here in the UK. They make up a fair amount of the trouts diet at these venues. It is always worth having a few different Damsel options in various sizes in your box. Lots of different techniques in this fly and a lot of fun to tie.

In the comments below let me know what your favourite damsel pattern is.

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