Tying a Jiggy "BM" Damsel Nymph Fishing Fly

Got the run off blues, or maybe you’re a stillwater regular? If you’re a regular you know that, in general, there are several important categories of bugs for lakes: chironomids, callibaetis, damsels, scuds, and small baitfish. This fly incorporates aspects of Gary Borger’s classic damsel nymph and Mr Mayer’s more recent mini leech damsel. There are several materials that can be substituted on this fly, which we list below. On a windy day, fish this under an indicator. When there’s less natural action created by wind and waves, try a slow hand twist retrieve.

Recipe for the Borger - Mayer Damsel Nymph Fishing Fly

• Hook: Jig hook, sizes 8-12. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-FIRE551.html
• Eyes: set of small gold bead chain eyes
• Thread: SEMPERFLI Nano Silk 30D (18/0), Lime Green. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-SNS18.html
• Tail: Marabou Barbs, mix of olives, browns, tans. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCBOU.html . For a more prominent tail, use Nature's Spirit Pine Squirrel Micro Zonker Strips https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-NSPINE.html in Olive.
• Body: Marabou Barbs, mix of olives, browns, tans. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCBOU.html
• Wingcase: Cascade Crest Body Stretch 1/8 in, Olive. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCBS.html
• Thorax: Nature's Spirit Snowshoe Rabbit Foot Dubbing, Olive. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-NSSSR.html