So the Dave Downie Damsels I made in lockdown got a try out for the first time today. I’d never really bothered with a Damsel before.....how wrong I was. The fish hammered this fly again and again today Davie..nips at it, chasing it ...6 rainbows one after the other.Brilliant pattern thanks again. Going to tie up a rack of them for my box.
Hi Dave, that damsel fooled 17 at Draycote on my first outing this year. Di3 sweep line fished very slowly. They were even taking it as I was counting it down, my line jumping like I was fishing buzzers. A near 6 pounder was one of those. Thanks Dave
Hi Dave, really nice fly so simple to ty,also glad to see you back on your channel again, merry Christmas to you and your family tight lines ,Rob South Wales
Tied up some of these damsels and tried them at Wellsfield fishery. I used it 3 times on 3 separate visits and got a fish on each occasion. I think the gold and pearl flash makes the difference. Well done Davie a very handy pattern.👍😃.
I’ve been using your marabou for a lot of my Stillwater flies. It is fantastic. I’ll be ordering more colors later tonight. Great looking fly too, I’ll be tying some after my order arrives. Thanks for sharing so many flies, they’re all fantastic.
This is my no1 Damsel pattern. I remember you gave me one of yours at Loch Insch one year ... 2 casts later and I hooked a 16lb rainbow. Personal best fish and never bettered to this day. I’ve literally got boxes full of this pattern. Tied with Dave Downie’s Damsel Olive marabou. If I counted just how many fish this pattern has caught me ... I bet it would be into the thousands.
Nice one David watched a old video of yours and tied your damsel, must admit at that time i was not a very good fly tier and for the love of me never could get to grips with the way you use your marabou, but this time with your new video at last i have got it lol stupid me pal, so more advanced now David and for sure i will go for it as bought your stuff a view years ago and now i know how to use it, thanks for sharing and tight lines pete from Scotland.
Hi there thanks for a good fly and tie,got to have a wee chuckle pal when you mentioned the Airflo freebie slime line as mine is still in it’s plastic bag unused, only river fished Clyde /Avon etc then but now do the bows as well.Do you remember the line size as not shown on packet or mentioned in the mag. Please keep up a most enjoyable series of tieing and interesting info, cheers the noo.
The scottish team member in my group in Colorado on the worlds 2016 won on a damsel, found out after that it was yours and it dident take long when we got home that i orderd the materials and it has been work quite good ;) :D. // Jonas, Team Sweden
So the Dave Downie Damsels I made in lockdown got a try out for the first time today. I’d never really bothered with a Damsel before.....how wrong I was. The fish hammered this fly again and again today Davie..nips at it, chasing it ...6 rainbows one after the other.Brilliant pattern thanks again. Going to tie up a rack of them for my box.
Its a Killer I dont use flies that dont work :) Big GZ
Hi Dave, that damsel fooled 17 at Draycote on my first outing this year. Di3 sweep line fished very slowly. They were even taking it as I was counting it down, my line jumping like I was fishing buzzers. A near 6 pounder was one of those. Thanks Dave
Nice One It works a treat :)
Hi Dave, really nice fly so simple to ty,also glad to see you back on your channel again, merry Christmas to you and your family tight lines ,Rob South Wales
Hi Rob Many thanks and same to you when it comes stay safe
Tied up some of these damsels and tried them at Wellsfield fishery. I used it 3 times on 3 separate visits and got a fish on each occasion. I think the gold and pearl flash makes the difference. Well done Davie a very handy pattern.👍😃.
Well done
Thank you for the freebie you have just sent me much appreciated. I can now tie this pattern.
I’ve been using your marabou for a lot of my Stillwater flies. It is fantastic. I’ll be ordering more colors later tonight. Great looking fly too, I’ll be tying some after my order arrives. Thanks for sharing so many flies, they’re all fantastic.
Thanks Rich, I appreciate the comments and I only want to supply the best Tight Lines Dave
This is my no1 Damsel pattern. I remember you gave me one of yours at Loch Insch one year ... 2 casts later and I hooked a 16lb rainbow. Personal best fish and never bettered to this day. I’ve literally got boxes full of this pattern. Tied with Dave Downie’s Damsel Olive marabou.
If I counted just how many fish this pattern has caught me ... I bet it would be into the thousands.
I enjoyed helping you and always will tight lines mate
I will I will I will! lol. Looks a right nice pattern David. Thanks for uploading another gem.
NO BOTHER AT ALL :)
Nice one David watched a old video of yours and tied your damsel, must admit at that time i was not a very good fly tier and for the love of me never could get to grips with the way you use your marabou, but this time with your new video at last i have got it lol stupid me pal, so more advanced now David and for sure i will go for it as bought your stuff a view years ago and now i know how to use it, thanks for sharing and tight lines pete from Scotland.
thansk matey its a brilliant fly
Hi there thanks for a good fly and tie,got to have a wee chuckle pal when you mentioned the Airflo freebie slime line as mine is still in it’s plastic bag unused, only river fished Clyde /Avon etc then but now do the bows as well.Do you remember the line size as not shown on packet or mentioned in the mag. Please keep up a most enjoyable series of tieing and interesting info, cheers the noo.
Mines works on my 6 weight sage think it was a wf7 they gave away as that was the most popular sizes at the time
Great video that, thanks a lot..defo going to tie some of those up. Thanks for sharing your knowledge mate it's dead dead helpful.
No bother at all
The scottish team member in my group in Colorado on the worlds 2016 won on a damsel, found out after that it was yours and it dident take long when we got home that i orderd the materials and it has been work quite good ;) :D. // Jonas, Team Sweden
Yes it works a trerat matey how are you?
@@TheDavedownie doing good :) filling up the boxes for compseason and wffc in Finland
@@rockabillyboy83 wish i was there fella no worlds for me
@@TheDavedownie thats a shame, would have been nice to meet again
David how long would a few packets of this colour maribou take just now? In falkirk
Thank you
Excellent Thanks
My pleasure
Can i buy the fly from you
Sure Can george they are on my website
www.fly-fishingworld.com
If you have any isssues just drop me a message here
i Caught 2 rainbows today 3-4llbs each in an hour on this pattern i copied from this video cheers