Description
The Red Eyed Damsel is a renowned South African wet fly pattern developed by the late Hugh Huntley in 1986. This fly effectively imitates the damsel fly nymph, a primary food source for trout in many South African stillwaters during the spring and summer months. The pattern's distinctive red chenille eyes, a result of necessity when Huntley ran out of black chenille, have become a signature feature that enhances its effectiveness
Pro Tip
When fishing the Red Eyed Damsel, employ a slow, steady retrieve to mimic the natural movement of damsel fly nymphs.
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Recipe
Hook: Size 8 to 16, long shank nymph hook Thread: To match body color, 8/0 Tail: Tips of olive or brown marabou barbs tied the length of the shank Body: The tail marabou is twisted together as a rope, wound as a body, and then ribbed with fine oval gold tinsel or green Krystal Flash Thorax: Small pieces of marabou fluff to match body color dubbed onto the thread Legs: As an option, Krystal Flash fibers can be added as legs. Match the color, i.e., dark green with olive, copper with brown patterns Eyes: Red Tuff Chenille trimmed to length