How to tie Ronnie's Damsel Nymph

This fly brings back so many memories for me, it has caught more fish than I care to recall. Ronnie Christie is the man that got me into fishing over 30 years ago and although he is more comfortable behind the sights of a rifle nowadays we still chat. He took the idea from a picture in Trout Fisherman which was a silhouette of a fly. From that Ronnie's Damsel was born, this fly works great from around May through to September. Fished on the point in either a size #12 or #10, simply a proven fish taker.

[@timgrowcott1746]

Have loved watching you produce such beautiful flies over the last few weeks during lockdown. I got my lads to get me a fly tyers kit for Father's Day and am now well into your methods and crystal clear instruction. Sadly my local water, Patsall Pool, went bust last week but there are plenty of other venues to go at.Ii look forward to getting my first trout on a home tied special.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Really sad to hear that your local fishery has had to close. Tim, I cant tell you how satisfying it is to hear that you have taken to tying your own flies and that the videos have helped. Tight lines buddy!

[@MrJimmuck]

I use a damsel pattern that I developed in 1988 and I am still using that pattern. It never changes and it still catches a lot of fish! atb Jim

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I hardly fish them anymore Jim, one of those forgotten patterns.

[@duderoony]

Yep! Nice little pattern. I like this one and I’m going to give it a go. Thanks for another one Lindsay.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Welcome pal.

[@dannymcg8300]

Lovely fly Lindsay. A great pattern. Nicely tied. Many thanks.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks Danny, have you been on catch up....lol

[@dannymcg8300]

@@lindsayiflyfish I'd fallen off the wagon for a few days Lindsay.

[@kerrypitt9789]

Pinching marabou is so important. Nature abhors a straight line. The other point I wanted to mention, for new tyers especially. When you buy your UV resins, buy a good light. Avoid the Chinese knock offs because while they are cheaper, the output lacks the intensity needed to harden your resin and you will end up with an oily sticky finish. The little light Lindsay is using is a really good one. You can purchase a brand name light, like Loon Outdoors, Deer Creek or any other good name and that will do for a long time.

[@Flyfishthebordersandbeyond]

Your videos are excellent. Keep it up, simple explanation.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Glad you like them Stuart, Its pretty easy at the minute with no fishing to keep me busy.

[@donaldmcintyre3990]

Nicely tied, 👍🎣

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks 👍

[@timgurewicz3395]

Fly tying with Sean Connery lol. Love it!

[@lindsayiflyfish]

No problem money penny ....lol

[@guybaumgartner4244]

perfect fly

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Very effective ;-)

[@fliesbychris]

That's a nice pattern Lindsay, just goes to show,the older patterns (& fishermen) still catch the odd fish or two.
ATB Chris

[@lindsayiflyfish]

On their day pal...lol

[@michaelshaw8370]

With almost every damsel Nymph that works the key addition seems to be that touch of blue. Even the ole Dawsons olive has that blue throat hackle. Yes many of the adults are blue. Have not seen blue on any actual nymphs. But the trout as ever have that final say and hone in on the blue.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I think you just have to show them something they haven’t seen.

[@mbaird3286]

Good show.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Why thank you sir.

[@marksleeper3752]

very very nice fly

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thank you sir.

[@marksleeper3752]

Your Welcome

[@robertalexander7286]

Great looking pattern. Do you ever tie your damsels with brass bead heads?

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Sometimes, I spent many years comp fishing and there were a lot of rules, size and adding additional weight. Now I have moved away from that aspect I use beads on many flies.

[@nicksparkes1378]

Going to try this for wild brownies here in Iceland , what would you fish above it maybe a pheasant tail nymph ?

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Or a small Diawl Bach, best of luck.

[@edwarddonohoe3390]

Nice fly well tied thanks for sharing, by the way what make is what appears to be a very slim vise

[@lindsayiflyfish]

The vice is a Jan Tevidek rotary vice buddy.

[@tinkywinky402]

My first time ever in a boat was with Ronnie. He didn't show me that fly 😂

[@lindsayiflyfish]

lol aye it was close hold for a long time pal.

[@tinkywinky402]

@@lindsayiflyfish And when he did, he said he never caught a fish on it 😎
Can you whip me up a quick 20 for the summer match?

[@lindsayiflyfish]

@@tinkywinky402 I think the phrase is on your bike! You coming over?

[@tinkywinky402]

@@lindsayiflyfish Well I rejoin in 20 days so if the Queen is paying my travel.....probably.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

@@tinkywinky402 Back on the Queens shilling eh?

[@scotsmaninthephilippines1659]

Still not mastered a whip finishing tool? Nonetheless nice ty!

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I have lost the one I was going to try next....lol

[@edwardfoss673]

This one may help with the whip! Also Tim Cammisa has a good video as well.
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Good luck
Thanks for the videos!

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks Edward will give it a watch.

[@duderoony]

Don’t believe it! First in! lol..... comment to follow.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Very quick, pal. Send me your address I will pop three in the post for you.

[@duderoony]

Not sure how to send my address without making it public. ?

[@lindsayiflyfish]

@@duderoony PM me on Facebook or Instagram pal.

[@duderoony]

I ‘think’ I messaged you on Facebook. lol. Let me know if it came through ok. Thanks Lindsay.
Just checked...... I think it was actually messenger.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

@@duderoony Got it pal and replied.

[@duncanbayne745]

Hi,
Another nice yet simple pattern. Curious if you use a cock or hen partridge Cape?
Thanks, Duncan