These are damsel fly patterns for stillwater (lake) fly fishing. I tied these four patterns (for the novice’s reference they are about an inch long) based on patterns I discovered back in 2008. They are variations of Jim Cope (Oregon) and Georgi Abbott (Logan Lake, B.C.) damsel patterns. The damsel patterns are highly effective on an intermediate or floating line worked around the edges of reeds and near the shoreline. The more static, slender Cope pattern or the fluffy, animated Georgi pattern never fail to produce in the fishy edges of a lake.
This shot was taken in full sunlight. I learned this six years ago when Tim Barker, over at Planet Trout (extraordinary site on not only fly tying & fly fishing but Hollywood history!) suggested photographing in direct sunlight.
Reblogged this on William Karam Kassab.
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Thank you so much for the repost!
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I leave you with an early Christmas present. (smile) When you go over 15 tags on a post (including categories) it will not show in the WP Reader. Someone gave me this invaluable piece of information so I pass it on to others who are doing what I used to do … go over 15 tags per post. Please pass this Gift on to others. Love, Amy
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Thank you Amy!!!
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You are very very welcome, Switters. Be Blessed. Love, Amy
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Ok, I whittled it down…hugs!
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SMILE!!!! There you go!!! (((HUGS))) Amy
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My goodness, I have a whole flock of them flying about…thanks again. Love you bought you Hubby a camera!
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