The Blue Flash Damsel is a highly effective stillwater lure inspired by the natural movement of damselfly nymphs. Designed with flowing materials and subtle flash, it mimics the slender profile and swimming action of a damsel as it moves through the water. The blend of blue tones with light reflecting fibres helps the fly remain visible while retaining a natural appearance.
This pattern excels during the damselfly season when trout actively hunt nymphs in the margins, over weed beds and along drop-offs. Its mobile tail and balanced body create lifelike movement on both slow and active retrieves. The Blue Flash Damsel is a reliable choice for dams, lakes or reservoirs where trout are feeding confidently on natural prey, as well as a strong searching lure when fish are cruising mid-water.
Please note all of our fishing flies are barbless unless otherwise stated.
Blue Flash Damsel Specification
Tail - Marabou Olive & Holographic Blue Flash
Body - Chenille Olive
Rib - Holographic Blue Flash
Hackle - Cock Olive
Head - Gold Bead
Hook - Barbless, Mustad of Norway
Target Species - Trout
How To Fish the Blue Flash Damsel
Slow Figure-of-Eight Retrieve
Cast toward weed beds or cruising fish and allow the fly to sink to the required depth. Retrieve slowly using a steady figure of eight to imitate the natural swimming action of a damselfly nymph. This method is particularly effective in warmer months when trout are feeding close to the margins.
Intermediate Line Patrol
Fish the Blue Flash Damsel on an intermediate line to cover shallow to mid-depth water. Use varied retrieve speeds with occasional pauses to replicate a nymph’s stop-start movement. Takes often come as the fly accelerates after a pause.
Sink and Draw Method
Let the lure sink deeper along drop-offs or over submerged weed beds before retrieving with long, smooth pulls. The flowing materials create lifelike movement on each draw, while the flash elements help attract attention from trout holding further out in open water.
