{"product_id":"olive-flash-damsel","title":"Olive Flash Damsel","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Olive Flash Damsel is a realistic stillwater lure created to imitate the natural appearance and movement of damselfly nymphs. Finished in natural olive tones with subtle blue holographic flash, this pattern mirrors the slim profile and undulating swim of a damsel as it moves through weed beds and open water. The olive body provides a life like base colour, while the flash rib adds just enough attraction to catch light without overpowering the presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fly is particularly effective during the peak damselfly period when trout patrol margins, dams, lakes and reservoirs searching for nymphs migrating toward the surface. Its soft marabou tail and balanced construction produce fluid movement on both slow retrieves and longer pulls. The Olive Flash Damsel works equally well as a close to the bank pattern or as a mid-water searching lure when trout are cruising and feeding confidently on natural food sources.\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\u003cspan\u003eOlive Flash Damsel Specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTail - Marabou Olive with Holographic Blue Flash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody - Chenille Olive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRib - Holographic Blue Flash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHackle - Cock Olive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead - Gold Bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\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 Olive Flash Damsel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow Figure-of-Eight Retrieve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast toward weed lines or visible movement and allow the fly to sink to the feeding depth. Retrieve slowly with a consistent figure of eight motion to replicate the steady swimming action of a natural damselfly nymph. This presentation is especially productive in warmer conditions when trout move into the margins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate Line Coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse an intermediate line to maintain control through shallow to mid-depth zones. Vary the retrieve speed and introduce brief pauses to imitate the natural stop-start behaviour of a damsel nymph. Trout often take as the fly resumes movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep Sink and Draw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the Olive Flash Damsel to sink along drop-offs or above submerged weed before retrieving with long, controlled strips. Each draw causes the materials to pulse naturally in the water, while the subtle flash enhances visibility for trout holding further out or slightly deeper in the water column.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Match The Hatch","offers":[{"title":"Size 10","offer_id":56444384346436,"sku":"GHN01310","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 12","offer_id":56444384379204,"sku":"GHN01312","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 14","offer_id":56444384411972,"sku":"GHN01314","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5131\/7572\/files\/OliveFlashDamsel.jpg?v=1774464616","url":"https:\/\/matchthehatch.co.uk\/products\/olive-flash-damsel","provider":"Match The Hatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}