Ben Byng: Damsel Lite
Trout and Steelhead Patterns
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11m
This fly is great for the skinny damsel nymphs found in lakes in the Sierra Nevadas.
RECIPE:
Hook: Daiichi 1270 size 8
Thread: 8/0 Olive
Eyes: Mono
Tail: Jay Fair brown/olive marabou
Body: Jay Fair brown/olive marabou ribbed with chartreuce flashabou
Thorax: Jay Fair brown/olive long shuck
Wingcase: olive magic shell
Legs: Jay Fair brown/ olive shuck - trimmed.
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Great highly visible caddis pattern.
RECIPE:
Hook: Daiichi 1190 #16
Thread: 8/0 Tan
Tail: Amber z-lon
Body: Light olive Hairtron dubbing, ribbed with opal flash
Wing: Tan CDC, topped with partridge
Legs: Ginger Hackle.
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Willy Self: Willy's Wired Squirrel
RECIPE:
Hook: dai-riki 060 #10-#18
tail: Squirrel body fur
Body: sized wire and color of choice.
Wing case: mylar flash.
Thorax: squirrel dubbing
Bead: can be added. -
Willy Self: Willy's Fruit Rollup
RECIPE:
Hook: 730 Series 4, 6, 8, 10
Thread: 3/0 mono cord
Bead: Glass or Brass
Tail: Scud Back over Krinkle Flash
Body: Dubbed Simi Seal
Head: Bead
