Summer months are very special for Anglers who enjoy lake fishing. During this time of the year there’s more activity of dragon and damseflies.
Fully aware of this fact, those who already experienced this kind of fishing always carry some imitations of this insects, both nymphs and adults.
A View more...Summer months are very special for Anglers who enjoy lake fishing. During this time of the year there’s more activity of dragon and damseflies.
Fully aware of this fact, those who already experienced this kind of fishing always carry some imitations of this insects, both nymphs and adults.
Activity during this hatches is always intense, trout are literally flying out of the wáter to take this insects.
Once upon a time I was fishing in a lake while and adult dragonfly came flying. I thought I saw a big shadow underwater following it. I thought I was wrong but when the bug came closer I could clearly see the trout looking for the chance to take a big meal.
The original pattern “Braided Butt Damsel Adult” was created by Gary Borger. The original pattern had a post made of acrilyc wool fibers that was replaced here by a foam post.
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List of materials
Hook: TMC 100 or Mustad 94840 # 8 to 10
Thread: UNI 8/0 o 6/0 blue.
Abdomen: Braided Mono Running Line segment dyed light blue with black stripes. Burn one end.
Parachute post: Light blue foam post.
Parachute: Crea or Grizzly rooster neck with long fibers.
Dubbing: Antron Yarn or similar –Light blue or Blue-
Eyes: Foam post
Steps
Step 1
Tie the braided butt.
Step 2
Tie the foam strip.
Step 3
Tie the rooster saddle feather next to the foam strip.
Step 4
Build the thorax using dubbing.
Step 5
Wrap the feather around the foam strip parachute style. Tie the end next to the eye of the hook and trim the excess.
Step 6
Bring the foam strip forward and tie next to the eye of the hook.
Step 7
Cut the foam strip leaving a small segment in the front to imítate the eyes of the damselfly.
