Hey Phil Just wanted to say this pattern has proven deadly for me this year around Kelowna,Merritt and Kamloops my favourite damsel by far thanks again
Hi Cam, glad to hear the Pearly Damsel performs as well for you too. It is probably my go-to damsel pattern when damsel nymphs are active. Thanks, Phil
Hey Phil, I was just wondering how do you fish this fly and at what depths. because I know these damsels are a very good food source in the summer time. and I still need to improve my techniques. Any suggestions?
+Michael Siedl Hi +Michael Siedl thanks for taking the time to send me your question and my apologies for not getting back to you sooner. When damsels are emerging I tend to fish this fly close to the surface in the same direction and depth that the natural nymphs are moving. Typically they are less than a foot below the surface in these instances. I use a floating line and long 15' leader, hover or Midge Tip Line. My retrieve is a slow 5 or 6 turn hand twist coupled with prolonged pauses to simulate the natural swimming action of the natural nymphs. If there is no hatch a damsel nymph such as my Pearly Damsel is a great pattern to prospect weed beds and shallow shoals. In these instances I would work the fly slightly deeper by letting it sink longer or using a clear intermediate line. My retrieve would be the same. I hope this helps. If you have any additional questions please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks, Phil
excellent simple damsel pattern. I can see a few these in my box very soon.
Great job beautiful flie thanks for sharing
Thanks I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed my video.
Cheers, Phil
Hello Phil, an excellent pattern, I will need to give this a go, thanks for another great video.regards Jimf
Hi Jim, I am glad you enjoyed my video. My Pearly Damsel is a simple fly that has worked extremely well for me.
Cheers, Phil
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Hey Phil
Just wanted to say this pattern has proven deadly for me this year around Kelowna,Merritt and Kamloops my favourite damsel by far thanks again
Hi Cam, glad to hear the Pearly Damsel performs as well for you too. It is probably my go-to damsel pattern when damsel nymphs are active.
Thanks, Phil
Thanks!
Hey Phil, I was just wondering how do you fish this fly and at what depths. because I know these damsels are a very good food source in the summer time. and I still need to improve my techniques. Any suggestions?
+Michael Siedl Hi +Michael Siedl thanks for taking the time to send me your question and my apologies for not getting back to you sooner. When damsels are emerging I tend to fish this fly close to the surface in the same direction and depth that the natural nymphs are moving. Typically they are less than a foot below the surface in these instances. I use a floating line and long 15' leader, hover or Midge Tip Line. My retrieve is a slow 5 or 6 turn hand twist coupled with prolonged pauses to simulate the natural swimming action of the natural nymphs. If there is no hatch a damsel nymph such as my Pearly Damsel is a great pattern to prospect weed beds and shallow shoals. In these instances I would work the fly slightly deeper by letting it sink longer or using a clear intermediate line. My retrieve would be the same. I hope this helps. If you have any additional questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks, Phil
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