Atchison's Damsel
DescriptionThe Atchison's Damsel Fishing Fly Pattern is tied on TMC, Mustad, Saber, Daiichi, Tiemco, or Orvis hooks usually in sizes 10-14 using Olive 6/0 pre waxed thread. This fly pattern is tied with an olive marabou tail, fine copper wire ribs and a body tied with olive marabou. The wing case is also fashioned from olive marabou, and the thorax is tied from olive rabbit dubbing. Where and When To Fish This FlyDamsels, Dragons, Crustaceans, Leeches, and Bugger Nymph Wet Fly Patterns are used in every area of the US, Canada, New Zealand, South America, Australia and Europe. These Patterns are both Wet and Dry, imitating insects that are both in the air and in the water. The best way to pick a fly that is going to work is to look in and around the water you are fishing. Look for bugs crawling around on the bottom. Lift a few rocks and take a look at what floats away. Notice what shape, color and size the bugs are. Then pick a fly that matches the bugs as close as you can. A general rule of thumb is to use a smaller fly in the Spring and a larger size in the Fall. Take a look in the air over the water you are fishing, these patterns represent some of the biggest bugs that you ever see. On some waters, you only have to match one of the variables. Sometimes it does not matter which fly you use as long as it is properly presented. Other ways of course include talking to other anglers, joining the local Trout Unlimited Chapter and asking the members, and making a stop in the local fly shop. If you only fish your local waters, you will get to know what flies work on each body of water, at what time of year. If you travel, carry lots of different patterns with you, or call ahead to the guide you will be using and ask what you should bring for fly patterns. What Will this Fly CatchDepending on where you are, Damsels, Dragons, Crustaceans, Leeches, and Bugger Nymph Wet Fly Patterns have been successful in catching a large variety of fish. Damsels, Dragons, Crustaceans, Leeches, and Bugger Nymph Wet Fly Patterns have been used to catch Rainbow Trout, Cut Throat Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Grayling, Whitefish, Brook Trout, Dolly Varden, Squaw Fish, and Bull Trout.
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