Damsel dragonflies

[Paul Arden]

Hi does anyone have s good pattern for adult damsels and dragonflies? I was thinking of a foam body - damsels are easy - but I haven't made a good looking dragonfly yet. I think that it could be a great search pattern for Gourami.

Thanks, Paul

[t.z.]

https://vimeo.com/266965724

same principle applies

[Paul Arden]

I think something more along the lines of the termite might be faster. The problem I have is getting foam tubes that are long enough. In tackle shops they are only about 2 inches long.

I really like this termite fly. Is a bastardisation of something Irhamy tied. But much simpler. Today I painted it black after three refusals - they were on ants - and after painting I was successful.

I have foam blocks from packaging. I'll see if I can make tubes out of them. I have a fish tagging tool that might be perfect!

Cheers Paul

[Paul Arden]

No that didn't work I'll visit a hardware store on Monday!

Cheers Paul

[Paul Arden]

Your fly is similar to what I'm thinking TZ but spent wings!

Thanks, Paul

[Fla]

Hi

I made some pictures of a dragon fly last time, as model for tying. Did'nt give it a try yet though.

The last picture is with the fly in Ashly's cup, don't tell her

Cheers,
Flavio

[Paul Arden]

It's going to be difficult to match the wings with CDC

[Paul Arden]

Pity you weren't here to film (or catch ) today's fish mate. Spotted him on the surface from 50m away. Been fishing new Gourami water too. Very exciting!

Cheers Paul

[t.z.]

Your fly is similar to what I'm thinking TZ but spent wings!

Thanks, Paul

even simpler ... make the same type of body. Maybe use a monofilament core instead of the fibres I used - I needd them for the mayfly tails - and turn the whole body by 90degrees so the "flaps" are over and under.

[Paul Arden]

This is my attempt Flavio.