{"product_id":"booby-long-tail-damsel","title":"Booby Long Tail Damsel","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Booby Long Tail Damsel is widely regarded as one of the standout stillwater patterns in modern fly fishing. Combining the natural silhouette of a damselfly nymph with the buoyant lift of foam booby eyes, this fly delivers consistent results across a wide range of conditions. Its extended marabou tail creates fluid, life like movement, while the buoyancy adds a distinctive rise and fall action that trout find difficult to ignore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptionally versatile, this lure can be fished throughout the season on large reservoirs, small lakes and commercial stillwaters. It performs effectively on all fly line densities, from floating lines to fast sinking setups, allowing anglers to cover every level of the water column. Whether trout are feeding high, mid-depth or close to the bottom, the Booby Long Tail Damsel adapts to suit the situation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen trout are hunting damsels or reacting to motion rather than exact detail, this pattern consistently produces confident takes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note all of our fishing flies are barbless unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBooby Long Tail Damsel Specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTail - Marabou Olive \u0026amp; Pearl Flash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody - Blob Olive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead - Yellow Booby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook - Barbless, Mustad of Norway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species - Trout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Fish the Booby Long Tail Damsel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloating Line and Long Leader Approach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish the lure on a floating line with an extended leader to allow it to hover just above submerged weed. Retrieve steadily with measured strips, pausing occasionally so the head lifts the fly naturally in the water column.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashing Line Rig Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the Booby Long Tail Damsel on the point of a washing line rig with smaller patterns positioned on droppers. The buoyancy creates continuous subtle movement, often drawing trout toward the flies even during slower retrieves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControlled Sink and Lift Retrieve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the fly to descend to the desired depth before retrieving with smooth pulls and deliberate pauses. As the line slackens, the head causes the lure to rise, imitating the upward movement of a swimming damsel nymph and frequently triggering takes from following fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Match The Hatch","offers":[{"title":"Size 10","offer_id":56444411674948,"sku":"FB01410","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 12","offer_id":56444411707716,"sku":"FB01412","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 14","offer_id":56444411740484,"sku":"FB01414","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5131\/7572\/files\/Booby_Long_Tail_Damsel.jpg?v=1773487771","url":"https:\/\/matchthehatch.co.uk\/products\/booby-long-tail-damsel","provider":"Match The Hatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}