Dragons/Damsels/Crane Flies

Real adult damsels can be found almost everywhere including most rivers and all lakes. Emergence depends on climate, but they are easy to spot. In...

Created by legendary fly designer Polly Rosborough. Like many of Polly's patterns this one was developed 'in the round' no top or bottom, always i...

The cranefly does not fit into one of the neat categories of dry flies. This could be part of the reason they are most often ignored by fly fis...

This slimmed down damsel nymph pattern has a marabou tail that moves with the swimming motion of the real insect, and a features a pulled over deer...

Adult damsel imitation that works wonders on many lakes. In blue, one of the most popular dragon fly/damsel colors

When fish are feeding on damsel nymphs (which happens a lot in lakes) you need a very accurate imitation to fool them. This pattern uses marabou to...

Trout love damsel, be it the nymph or dry fly, if they are around you can bet they are getting gobbled up. The Green Eyed Damsel is tied with ch...

Great pattern to imitate stonefly nymphs, damsel nymphs and dragon nymphs. Very popular for trout and bass. A great attractor of big fish.

Heavy hot head damsel pattern, perfect for lakes.

During the summer when damselflies are darting across still water ponds and lakes, they can be a clue to some of the best fishing around. If...

A buggy, unattractive nymph that will catch fish, lots of fish. Excellent for trout, bass and panfish. Although it doesn't jump out at you, it is ...

This is one of the most famous Northwest lake patterns. Works well for damsels, dragonflies and leeches. If you remember this fly from the 1990's,...

Peacock Bugger A deadly twist on the classic Woolly Bugger, the Peacock Bugger shines where subtle flash and depth matter most—especially in stillw...

Another killer lake pattern made famous in the Washington State in the 1990s. Works well for damsels, dragonflies and leeches. Catches big trout i...

Infamous on the McKenzie River; for steelies. Also a great lake pattern for dragonfly nymphs etc.

Use to land those lake lunkers. Best fished with sinking tip line. Tied with lifelike Marabou, a must have for the lake and summer fisher. Extre...

Use to land those lake lunkers. This has a brass beadhead which creates nice action and eliminates the need for a sink line. Tied with lifelike ...

RIO's Shear Damsel offers a uniquely segmented body without a bunch of extra thread work. The splayed wings of rubber legs quiver at the slightest ...