Flyfishing the Sierras

• Hook: Tiemco 900BL, #10-12
• Thread: Black 6/0
• Abdomen: Blue Damsel Body
• Eyes: Melted Monofilament
• Wings: Zing Wing
• Thorax: Blue Poly yarn

Notes: Designed by Shane Stalcup. Shane is an innovative fly tier out of Boulder, Colorado. He tends to use newer synthetic materials to closely imitate the actual insect. Many of his patterns are very effective. The use of extended wings are usually very difficult on an adult damselfly pattern. Due to the size, the wings tend to twist the line upon casting, making presentation difficult. Shane uses Zing Wing material which is very lightweight and forgiving. This pattern makes an excellent presentation but should still be used under slow or stillwater conditions.
Since Damselflies emerge out of the water, they are available to the trout as a dry fly when adults are hovering close to the water and falling onto the surface, usually during late summer. Use a "Chuck and Sit" tactic when fishing stillwater areas with a few twitches every now and then. Blue is the most common color but there are also green damsels.