- The Bench - Damsels -

     MARABOU DAMSEL NYMPH - Jason Borger
HOOK: Sizes 10-14
ABDOMEN/GILLS: 10-14 Marabou fibers in olives, tans, or browns (Borger Color System, or BCS 16, 20, 30, 55, 94, 101, 103, 112, 116, etc.)
THORAX/LEGS: Dubbing loop incorporating dubbed body-color marabou fibers and rabbit guard-hairs (set at a right angles to the loop to form hair legs). An under-rib of wire can be added for weight/action purposes.
WINGCASE/HEAD: Natural peacock herl or Z-lon (in color to match body). Monofilament or bead-chain eyes are optional.

     
     BRAIDED-BUTT DAMSEL (TENERAL) - Jason Borger
HOOK: Sizes 10-12
ABDOMEN: Braided monofilament dyed with permanent marker to match body color. Most common colors are pale olive to mustard (BCS 37, 40, 55, 56, etc.)
THORAX: Yarn or dubbing to match body color.
POST: Yarn to match body color.
HACKLE: Cock or hen hackle in watery dun color (BCS 106), wound 3/4 parachute style. Hackle can also be marker-dyed to greenish or tanninsh tints.

     
      BRAIDED-BUTT DAMSEL (ADULT) - Jason Borger
HOOK: Sizes 10-12.
ABDOMEN: Braided monofilament dyed with permanent marker to match body color and markings. Most common colors are bright blue (BCS 136), deep green (BCS 10), and grayish-tan (BCS 104)
THORAX: Yarn or dubbing to match body color.
POST: Yarn to match body color.
HACKLE: Cock or hen hackle in watery dun color (BCS 106), wound 3/4 parachute style.
    








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