Solano Fly Fishers
 

Red Eye Damsel

 
   
 
Back
 
 
Hook:
Thread:
Tail:
Abdomen:
Thorax:
Rib:
Eyes:
8 -12 4X Long
Color to match Abdomen
Marabou tips
Marabou color to match tail
Dubbing to match Abdomen
Fine copper/gold wire
Red tuff Chenille 
 
  1. Attach thread to hook.

  2. Attache chenille to front of hook and secure with figure of eight wraps.

  3. Tie in ribbing material.

  4. Tie in marabou tail with a pinch loop and take thread forward.

  5. Wind the Marabou around the hook shank, but do not twist.

  6. Tie off Marabou and clip off excess.

  7. Secure the Marabou with the copper wire and to create segmentation. Spin a thin noodle of dubbing.

  8. Wrap the dubbing around the eyes with a figure of eight wraps. Form a small head and whip finish. Trim eyes to length.