Anyone have any good dragonfly nymph patterns?
I am looking for an easy one that works.
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Anyone have any good dragonfly nymph patterns?
I am looking for an easy one that works.
Attachment 8689I have lots of luck with this little guy:
size 10 nymph hook
reverse wrap the body hackle with a heavier wire for sinkability
gold bead chain eyes
yarn body
tail is dyed olive pheasant fluff-I think that's the secret :)
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Oh yeah...that pattern caugh this:
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WOW NICE FISH!
and thank you for the pattern :D I'll have to tye some up.
Try this one... http://www.warmwaterflytyer.com/patterns4.asp?page=24
I have recently had good results with this one...
http://www.skip-morris-fly-tying.com...implified.html
I do distinguish between dragonfly and damsel fly nymphs....but they are both available at the same time most of the time....but they are usually in different water columns.
NIce fish and nice fly!
Mike