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Glister Damsel
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This is another one of those trout patterns that was on the 'Top Secret' list for many years and used by some of the top reservoir trout anglers in the country. Consequently its success speaks for itself. This pattern is tied to international competition rules but is just as successful with the inclusion of a gold head when fishing at your local still water. Most still waters have a large population of Damsel nymphs of which trout gorge themselves on throughout the year, especially during early and late season. The movement created by the grizzle marabou tail and the glister body makes this fly irresistible to trout. This fly works well on all lines and retrieves depending on the trout's feeding zone. Fish it slow on a floating line to any retrieve you like on any sinking line depending on the depth of water fished. Fly Tying Method
Tying Procedure Bed the shank of the hook with olive tying thread and return the thread to just before the bend. Select some grizzle marabou fibres and tie them in as a tail. Leave enough excess to be used as an over body. Apply wax to the thread and dub the olive glister into the thread. This at first can be a little tricky but pull the glister fibres apart before dubbing and you will find that you get a neater body. Wrap the dubbing in close turns up the shank toward the eye of the hook and pull the grizzle marabou fibres over the body tie in and trim excess. Construct a neat head and whip finish. Apply at least 2 coats of varnish to the head as after a couple of trout the over body can become loose if not enough varnish is applied. Tight lines and good luck! Steve
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