Thursday, April 7, 2011

Damsel in Distress



 This is a fly I came up with as a request from a fellow blogger. I am working on a second pattern now but this is what I have come up with thus far. I was able to get some of last feathers from the BPS before all the hair dresser mongers got them.  This was fun to come up with even though I almost put my eye out clipping the gape of the hook.  Let me know what you guys think. I think it may be a tad long but should still catch fish.
 Damsel in Distress

Extended Hook: Mustad 9671 #10 
Main Hook: Mustad 9672 #12

Extended Hook: Olive grizzly marabou and 6 Olive seed beads.


Thread:  Olive Uni 6/0

I then clipped the hooks and attached it with 30lb clear Maxima leader and tied it to the back of the main hook


Front Hook

Tail: Olive Grizzly Marabou
Body: Olive Grizzly Marabou
Hackle: Olive Grizzle Schlappen
Eyes: Oval lead free dumb bells
Wing: Olive Grizzle Marabou wrapped around head and splayed towards the back

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17 comments:

  1. dead fisherApril 7, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    That looks like a killer Dustin!

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  2. Fly Waters Edge - KevinApril 7, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Looks like that would kill on some of the smallmouth streams around here. Very nice!

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  3. SandersApril 7, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Awesome looking fly! I was looking for a new Damsel pattern to fish back in MN. This one looks like the ticket...nicely done!

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  4. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I'm intrigued by the segmented body. I don't think I've seen any other's tied like a "wiggler." It will definitely catch fish, especially if fished in a lake for bass.

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  5. Wes917April 7, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Very nice!!! I use something similiar for gills, and it works great. It will definately catch fish.

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  6. cofisherApril 7, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I think you're on to something Dustin.

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  7. Wendy BerrellApril 7, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Tell you this: bump that up to a #8 or #10 and you'd have a money carp fly.

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  8. JayApril 7, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Very nice work. Looks even better than my damsel I posted a while back... and I was pretty proud of my own. I don't think it's too long at all... it's a damsel. It looks just about perfect.

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  9. n.taylorApril 7, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Herman DeGala, Hula Damsel, pretty sure Umpqua is making them now.

    www.flytyingclips.com

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  10. Dustin's Fly BoxApril 8, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    and here I thought I was being original. I checked out that damsel you posted Herman. The tail I did is pretty close to the same. I guess if it is sold by umpqua the tail must work lol. My head section is completly different though. Thanks for showing e. If anyone wants to see the Umpqua pattern paste this in your browser. http://www.flyofthemonthclub.com/store/images/products/19338.jpg . Also I have been a HUGE fan of your site. I have tried a couple patterns from it. Thanks everyone for your comments!!!

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  11. Fly Waters Edge - KevinApril 8, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Dustin
    On my River-a-gogo fly. The material you asked about is strands taken from rubber spinner bait skirts. Brass pro should have a big selection.

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  12. Dean EndressApril 8, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Dustin, tye some of those with "Mono Bug Eyes" so the pattern will be lighter for various applications. I'd also recommend making the "attachment Loop" with 30 lb. gel spun (so it won't rot soo quickly).. Otherwise Rockin Good Damsel!!!!!

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  13. Dustin's Fly BoxApril 8, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    thanks for the tip Dean, I was using what I had around.

    Kevin: Thanks for answering back, I will have to get me some

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  14. n.taylorApril 8, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Hahaha I'm not Herman (I wish) but I thought you should see as it might give you some ideas for the pattern as it continues to evolve. Herman is an awesome tyer and does some very lifelike stuff. The articulated tail has worked very well when I have used the fly so I'm sure that your version of the pattern will do great too. He has done a lot of tying demos around town here and I think that he is now selling DVD's of his patterns so you can tie them at home. Worth a look because some of his techniques are unique and might serve as inspiration for your own concoctions!

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  15. Bill TrussellApril 8, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Kevin
    One awesome fly, this thing would be a killer for huge bluegill. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. TravisApril 9, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    looks like a sweet fly! I like the articulated body!

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  17. Dustin's Fly BoxApril 15, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    thanks again guys

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