Duncton Damsel

Phillip Ellis

Duncton Damsel Nymph lure

*Type of Fly

Nymph

*Name of Fly:

Duncton Damsel

*Etymology:
(Why you named the fly with its name)

A member of Duncton Mill, David Kirkland, who devised the Fly named it.

*Date Invented

1995 approx

Hook:

10-14 heavy wire standard length

Thread:

Green or brown

Weighting:

Optional either lead wire or a gold head

Tail:

Olive marabou

Body:

Olive Chenille (Fine)

Rib:

None

Thorax:

Fluorescent yellow chenille, two turns

Legs:

None

Wings:

None

Hackle:

None

Special Tying Instructions:

Make sure you do not cover hook eye with chenille.
Worth trying in different colour variations.

Fishing Instructions:

Fish at any depth. Slow retrieve.

Interesting Facts:

This pattern is easy to tie and has caught many trout around Sussex as well as Duncton Mill and Works all year.