Dragons/Damsels/Crane Flies

Thought to have originated in Alberta Canada, particularly on the Caroline and Raven rivers. Also became extremely popular on the lakes in BC. ...

An oldie but a goodie, the 56er was originally designed to be fished in the Ozarks. However, this little bug has gotten attention throughout the...

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...

A fantastic pattern for steelies, sea runs, and trout. Also a great lake pattern for dragonfly nymphs etc. One of the best small stream streamer...

Great damsel nymph imitation. Perfect for those fishing in lakes under an indicator, or rivers plentiful we damsel flies.

Balanced style flies are a must-have in the stillwater box. The Belly Flop Balanced Damsel is a great damsel imitation that can fish just as gre...

When it was time to step up our Warmwater fly lineup, we knew just the man to call. Gunnar Brammar. His Pheasant Bugger Jig TB is a one-stop-shop f...

Extremely popular lake pattern Huge all over the Northwest and British Columbia. Also used for sea-run cutthroats and steelhead. A great all a...

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 Clouser Swimming Nymph was created by Bob Clouser.   Tied here with more vibrancy to attract in all water types. Imitates many food sources e...

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...

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

This Cranefly pattern works across the country in a variety of conditions. Fish on the East Coast eat it up as a Green Drake nymph as well as a Cra...

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

Adult damsel imitation that works wonders on many lakes. Foam built into the body. Allowing you to make less false casts and spend more time with ...

Adult damsel imitation that works wonders on many lakes. Foam built into the body. Allowing you to make less false casts and spend more time with ...

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

"The Draggin’ Nymph was designed to mainly target Rio Grande Cichlid and carp in the slower waters of my local creeks and rivers. Although it was i...

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

These robust sized nymphs have become a favorite for lake angler's everywhere. Nymphs are by far the most important stage of life for the fish and...

These robust sized nymphs have become a favorite for lake angler's everywhere. Nymphs are by far the most important stage of life for the fish and...

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...

An oldie but a goodie. Perfect combination bugginess and attraction to entice a strike. Glass bead eyes offer a special glint to them, while the ...

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.

What is better than one damsel? Two horny damsels of course! This is double the meat and double the fun to a hungry trout.

Heavy hot head damsel pattern, perfect for lakes.

No stillwater box would be complete without a good damselfly nymph. Large trout and bass alike love the easy meal they provide. Hot Head ...

Great damsel nymph imitation. Works extremely well stripping it off of weed beds with a camo intermediate line. Extremely popular for lake anglers.

Killer foam crane fly.  Don't be caught without this crucial imitation in your box. Craneflies are an extremely under looked food source in the sp...

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...

Tungsten "balanced" damsel pattern.   This is as close to a "sure thing" as you can get for a nice lake pattern Sparsely tied and crazy effective.

"When I decided to design a Damsel imitation, I started with the Mini Leech Jig which was already an imitation that I was using as a dropper in bot...

I have always seen the damsel fly nymph as one of the harder insects to imitate. First, anglers must let go of the concept or illusion that they ca...

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,...

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

High-riding topwater foam wiggle bug  Damselflies are great food sources for all fish that live in lakes and slow streams This bug pops and wiggle...

High-riding topwater foam wiggle bug  Dragonflies are great food sources for all fish that live in lakes and slow streams This bug pops and wiggle...

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 ...

If you favor casting for carp, then use a fly that mimics the fish's favorite—the dragonfly

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 ...

It's the most overlooked hatch on the river. Don't be caught without this crucial imitation in your box. Craneflies are everywhere in the early su...

Great dragon fly nymph pattern with a little extra shine to help set it apart and attract fish.

Extremely realistic damsel nymph. Hugely popular with stillwater fisherman. Contains a transparent look that is hard to replicate.

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...