Articulated Carp Fly Step-by-Step: Damsel Nymph Imitation

This is a fun fly to tie that is great for finicky carp. It imitates a damsel nymph and has great movement due to the articulated tail. Plenty of foam and soft hackle make it enter the water softly and wiggle enticingly on the bottom. I will include links to some of the materials that you can't buy in fly shops. If you would rather buy this fly, you can find it on my website:

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Hook: Fulling Mills Bonio Carp Hook size 8
2mm Black Foam Sheet
Black Ostrich Feather
Rabbit Zonker
4.0 mm Beadchain Eyes
140 denier Veevus PowerThread
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[LAUGHOUTLOUDPUPPETS]

that pattern is incredible. it looks so good. love it im gonna tie some of those up for sure.

[leekittle]

I discovered this video today and tied one of these flies up in all black. I figured it would imitate a helllgrammite nymph. I fished it today and caught 1 smallmouth and 2 freshwater drum in my local river. I consider fly tying one of my hobbies and when I saw this video I thought, that is a very cool fly design. Thankyou for sharing man.

[michealmedrano]

This is sic! Man your flies and instructional videos are great! Would really like to see more content! Thanks for your time Chase

[petermundale]

Sick fly
Works awesome on my home waters! One of my go too flies!
Tight lines everyone.

[ReplayFan]

Thanks for sharing! Good explanation and well demonstrated.

[diegolaino]

Muy buena mosca. Congratulations from Argentina !!!!

[johnconnolly]

Who made the wire bending tool that y have used? Thanks