Can someone point me in the direction of a dragon fly pattern that doesn’t twist your leader up? A pond I fish regularly has quite an abundance of dragon flies about.
Leo C
Leo C
Does this fit your bill? Its a Damsel but tied in a larger size in a tan or brown color might be one solution for a Dragon. Just an idea.
[url=http://www.eflytyer.com/patterns/damsel_fly_page.html:d3911]http://www.eflytyer.com/patterns/damsel_fly_page.html[/url:d3911]
Robert B. McCorquodale
Sebring, FL
“Flip a fly”
The problem is, the wings go back on one and out on the other…
That’s true, JC. Like I said, just an idea 
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Robert B. McCorquodale
Sebring, FL
“Flip a fly”
I’m curious , Leo…are you fishing for bass?
Celebrate the twist; cast hard, stop hard, watch the fly spin on the water!
Hello Leo,
May I suggest my Hard-Hackle Dragonfly here on FAOL:
[url=http://flyanglersonline.com/flytying/fotw2/110203fotw.html:8a898]http://flyanglersonline.com/flytying/fotw2/110203fotw.html[/url:8a898]
I use furled leaders and have not experienced any twisting problems with this fly.
Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX
Nice pattern Richard. I’ll have to give it a try.
Hi Richard,
I like that pattern. I’ve been looking for something like that for awhile now. Should be easy enough to tye as a “damsel” as well by adjusting the lay of the wings.
- Jeff
ducksterman, Yes. Fishing for bass.
Richiard, Looks great. I’m going to tie some up this evening and give them a try this weekend.
Thanks everyone,
Leo C.
JC,
Shades of “Whirl Away McSneek”
Bill
Name indicates where I fish and for what I fish.
I tie a dragonfly for bass that fishes great and doesn’t cause tippet problems. I tie it on a 2XL dry fly hook, 2mm foam extended body and thorax, then HIVIS wings. after it’s tied I superglue 7mm doll eyes to each side of the head and it’s good to go!
Right Bill, but we ‘date’ ourselves when we know stories like that… 
Hello Leo,
May I suggest my Hard-Hackle Dragonfly here on FAOL: [url=http://flyanglersonline.com/flytying/fotw2/110203fotw.html:56ae2]http://flyanglersonline.com/flytying/fotw2/110203fotw.html[/url:56ae2]
I use furled leaders and have not experienced any twisting problems with this fly.
Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX
Another winner, Richard!
I tied a few up in size 10, and caught a bluegill with almost every other cast. Nailed a few smaller LG bass as well.
I’ll have to add this to my ‘Don’t leave home without’ list (almost all of them are your designs).
Semper Fi!
Hello Gigmaster,
That is good news!
The size 10 Hard Hackle Dragonfly is perfect for 'gills and even largemouths looking for a quick snack.
But I have caught bluegills on Hard Hackle Dragonflies, size 2 hooks, 3 inch wingspans and 3 inch bodies! Go figure, eh?
So, Leo, which dragonfly color worked for you?
Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX
[This message has been edited by Richard Komar (edited 17 July 2006).]
Richard,
I did tie some up, wrong type hook, Tried it and it sank like a rock. Needless to say I need to get some fine wire hooks and try again. It did look awsome though. All I need to do is get it to float.
In all fairness though I caught a few Bluegills this past weekend (not with the dragon fly) and with the hours I’ve been putting in at work I’ve only been able to fish a few hours on the weekend. I did have a nice Bass on for a few seconds though.
I know it will work when I get it to float properly. My plan is to get to the pond again on Wed. or Thurs. and give it another try.
Leo C.
[This message has been edited by Leo C (edited 17 July 2006).]
I just thought I’d add an idea on here for a pattern. I submitted the Damsel in Distress last year as a FOTW.
I have been able to modify the fly to reduce/eliminate twisting by leaving off the wing and just using a bit longer hackle. I imagine the bead eyes could be replaced with peacock herl if one wanted to trim it even more.
[url=http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/fotw2/101705fotw.html:98d82]Tying the fly[/url:98d82]
There’s almost nothin’ wrong with the first lie, it’s the weight of all the others holdin’ it up that gets ya’! - Tim