Adult Dragonfly and Damselfly Pattern Recommendations

DryFly82

DryFly82

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Anyone have adult dragonfly and/or damselfly dryfly patterns that they have fished successfully that they are willing to share?

I have a few in my box that will get the fish to rise, but the hookup rate is horrible. There are always a few days a year when the fish are really agressive that remind me I need to improve what I have in my flybox.

Thanks!
 
DryFly82 said:
Anyone have adult dragonfly and/or damselfly dryfly patterns that they have fished successfully that they are willing to share?

I have a few in my box that will get the fish to rise, but the hookup rate is horrible. There are always a few days a year when the fish are really agressive that remind me I need to improve what I have in my flybox.

Thanks!
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I'd like to know, too.
 
I posted a photo of a pattern I like that has been effective for me in a past discussion on this topic. Here is a link:

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Post in thread 'Adult damsels? Need help!'

I have been using this pattern in my local lakes and it has been pretty effective. The extensive use of foam helps it keep floating even after several fish, unlike a lot of damsel patterns you find in fly shops. The wing is Finesse Fiber.

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I’ve done very well at times with dry damsels on a certain lake, using a blue braided line for the body. I have caught bass on dragonfly patterns, sorta, like a Mr Wiggly
 
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This one has worked…occasionally.
 
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