Damsel Nymph

Fly: Keith Wallington, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Grip 14731 Emerger and caddis pupa
Thread: Olive
Gills: Three Emu fibres
Abdomen (underbody): 20lb Monofilament extended twice length of shank
Abdomen (overbody): Strip of Latex sheet (physiotherapists latex sheeting works well). Brushed with Kurecolour marking pens to suit natural and then coated with Sally Hansen's MegaShine when the tying sequences are complete
Thorax: Thread over extended body monofilament and coloured with markers
Wingcase and head: Raffeine coloured with marker pens and coated with Sally Hansen's MegaShine
Eyes: Melted 20lb monofilament coloured with Dark grey marker pen and coated with Sally Hansen's MegaShine
Antennae: Paint brush fibers


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