Published Aug 1. 2019 - 4 years ago

Bead Chain Leech-Dragon-Damsel

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Adirondack Summer

Mountains, rivers, lakes, brooks and ponds. Loads of wildlife. A total of 6 million acres designated as "Forever Wild" ready to explore and fish.

Mike Hogue gives lots of advice here.

Easily tied damselfly/dragonfly nymph

Originator: 
Mike Hogue
Pattern type: 
Nymph
Skill level/difficulty: 
Easy
Species: 
brook trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass
Materials: 
Hook
Mustad 9672 or Daiichi 1730 size 8-10
Thread
6/0 Black, Olive or Brown
Eyes
Large or Medium Bead Chain, Black or Silver
Tail
Strung Marabou or Grizzly Marabou Olive or Brown
Body
Mohair Leech Yarn Olive or Brown
Hackle
Grizzly Olive or Brown Hen saddle or Mottled Hen back Olive or Brown
Legs
I usually put legs only on the small size, Olive or Pumpkin Barred Medium Silicone
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Adirondack Summer

Mountains, rivers, lakes, brooks and ponds. Loads of wildlife. A total of 6 million acres designated as "Forever Wild" ready to explore and fish.
Mike Hogue gives lots of advice here.

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