tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post9111928166432326917..comments2022-08-23T08:00:32.701-06:00Comments on POND STALKER : Fly Fishing "Damsels"Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15787242134608887555noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-58911403856348435432014-04-11T19:53:24.152-06:002014-04-11T19:53:24.152-06:00Thanks, Bill, Olive colored Damsel fly nymphs are...Thanks, Bill, Olive colored Damsel fly nymphs are very productive. If your waters have Damsel fly nymphs, fishing them can be very good fishing during the early summer season. I am thinking end of May through out June and early July.Mel (Pond Stalker)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15787242134608887555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-78235007303714287822014-04-11T19:25:09.623-06:002014-04-11T19:25:09.623-06:00MelNo but these are on my list of flies to give a ...Mel<br>No but these are on my list of flies to give a try in the coming weeks.Bill Trussellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-38688964082251978372014-04-09T20:39:13.005-06:002014-04-09T20:39:13.005-06:00I agree with you, Howard. John has been more than ...I agree with you, Howard. John has been more than kind to me and my efforts with this blog. His Facebook friendship has given me even more opportunity to know about his fly fishing business endeavors, His flies are superbly tied, his nets are things of beauty, and he comes across as one heck of a nice guy. You and I will have enough Damsels to get through the season for sure!Mel (Pond Stalker)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15787242134608887555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-74707544578239315572014-04-09T19:47:12.157-06:002014-04-09T19:47:12.157-06:00John is a really class guy and good businessman. I...John is a really class guy and good businessman. If I couldn't win I'm glad you did. That's quite a collection.Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-12558970483570735542014-04-09T12:43:51.072-06:002014-04-09T12:43:51.072-06:00You got it, Bill, as soon as I can give them a fai...You got it, Bill, as soon as I can give them a fair chance I will let you and all the others know. Have you fished Damsel fly nymphs much for those bigger Bluegill in your area?Mel (Pond Stalker)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15787242134608887555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-5780027644578028342014-04-09T12:41:55.115-06:002014-04-09T12:41:55.115-06:00Hi, Dave. Thanks for the visit and comment. I ce...Hi, Dave. Thanks for the visit and comment. I certainly plan on setting one of each type aside for future samples when I need to replenish, or if need be, I order some more from John Wood. That is a very good point to make. The fish can't have them all! Here in Northern Colorado we have had such yo-yo weather that one is left guessing when the waters are open. Most are ice free on the Front Range and open, but, the weather has been so inconsistent that getting on the water on a decent day without being wind blown across the county or froze in place is a minor miracle.Mel (Pond Stalker)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15787242134608887555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-59882895410213238882014-04-09T12:37:14.059-06:002014-04-09T12:37:14.059-06:00RD, for those that fish most of the time that may ...RD, for those that fish most of the time that may be true, but for those of us who are thankful for each day, seeing a nice Brown Trout like that makes our day! Damsel fly nymphs are very popular, particularly in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Everybody seems to have their favorite pattern. Between John Wood or I, chances are pretty good, we may send you along a Bright Eyed, Twisted, Booby Damsel just for your fly box only!Mel (Pond Stalker)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15787242134608887555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-22805945698448767892014-04-09T12:32:49.945-06:002014-04-09T12:32:49.945-06:00And, Old Farts, too, with nothing better to do tha...And, Old Farts, too, with nothing better to do than dream about the "River Damsel"!Mel (Pond Stalker)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15787242134608887555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-32347713349258680922014-04-09T08:18:30.762-06:002014-04-09T08:18:30.762-06:00MelI am looking forward to a report on these aweso...Mel<br>I am looking forward to a report on these awesome looking flies. Thanks for sharingBill Trussellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-88567868413051130862014-04-09T06:52:04.324-06:002014-04-09T06:52:04.324-06:00Those all look really great and fishy. I'd kee...Those all look really great and fishy. I'd keep a few on the tying desk as samples for future use when you tie. Congrats and happy fishing when you use them. <br><br>When do the ponds your way thaw out? Here in Michigan most lakes still have ice. Some of the smaller lakes and ponds have finally opened up.ddkfishinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885479811578143178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-32112213422179027702014-04-08T22:22:11.186-06:002014-04-08T22:22:11.186-06:00That's funny... I don't remember this pict...That's funny... I don't remember this picture. I guess that one brown looks like the next. = ) Wow... I didn't know that there were so many different damsels out there in fly land. Just glad that there isn't a bright-eyed, twisted, booby damsel all in one! Haha.THE RIVER DAMSELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-83765608002018850682014-04-08T22:14:22.607-06:002014-04-08T22:14:22.607-06:00You guys are funny... = )You guys are funny... = )THE RIVER DAMSELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-88227380004491621912014-04-08T17:46:13.833-06:002014-04-08T17:46:13.833-06:00Absolutely, my pleasure, John. You deserve all th...Absolutely, my pleasure, John. You deserve all the recognition you can garner. Maybe current weather trends will bring warmer water and less windy weather. I am very excited to fish the Damsel Fly Nymphs for Bluegill and Bass. I expect to see a few bigger Bass chasing the Emotion Detector also. Thanks for sending along the "Boogie Bug" also.Mel (Pond Stalker)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15787242134608887555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-38456679114320394592014-04-08T15:34:26.717-06:002014-04-08T15:34:26.717-06:00Mel, thanks for the glowing comments!! I do hope y...Mel, thanks for the glowing comments!! I do hope you get a chance to toss some of the flies soon.Dragonfly Anglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12638479652257226455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-89335597016877745112014-04-08T15:16:54.860-06:002014-04-08T15:16:54.860-06:00Thanks, Juan. Or, should I say Juan thanks John f...Thanks, Juan. Or, should I say Juan thanks John for this great selection. I am really looking forward to swimming some of those big streamers for Bass in Northern Colorado. Will keep you up to date.Mel (Pond Stalker)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15787242134608887555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-47093257129671551172014-04-08T14:47:54.554-06:002014-04-08T14:47:54.554-06:00Fantastic looking flies... especially the Bass str...Fantastic looking flies... especially the Bass streamers!Juanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07699220844657005728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-6296326884824173212014-04-08T11:09:03.101-06:002014-04-08T11:09:03.101-06:00Thanks for the visit and comment, Jay. You can be...Thanks for the visit and comment, Jay. You can bet you will be one of the first to know once the Emotion Detectors and ol' Bucketmouth become acquainted. Fingers crossed...........................................Mel (Pond Stalker)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15787242134608887555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-69390261845949513472014-04-08T11:07:12.871-06:002014-04-08T11:07:12.871-06:00Thanks for the grin this morning, Mark. Let's...Thanks for the grin this morning, Mark. Let's just say there is the one and only "River Damsel" and then all of the rest of those things we knot on the end of our fly lines. I am wondering if 7 1/2 pounds of trout would like Damsel Fly nymphs!Mel (Pond Stalker)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15787242134608887555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-79694611444223823762014-04-08T11:04:50.041-06:002014-04-08T11:04:50.041-06:00Bill, absolutely no reason I can think of that thi...Bill, absolutely no reason I can think of that this group of flies won't see a bunch of water this season. Thanks for the comment. Come on fishies!Mel (Pond Stalker)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15787242134608887555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-10271627487732553882014-04-08T11:03:10.345-06:002014-04-08T11:03:10.345-06:00They really are and I am not sure I will have to b...They really are and I am not sure I will have to bother to tie any Damsel Fly nymphs this season. John got me covered. Really excited to see fish activity on the Emotion Detectors also. Appreciate the visit and comment, as always.Mel (Pond Stalker)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15787242134608887555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-51461730779313090042014-04-08T11:01:05.747-06:002014-04-08T11:01:05.747-06:00Thanks, Kevin. Yes, I did get hooked up by John. ...Thanks, Kevin. Yes, I did get hooked up by John. Always a nice surprise to see what comes in the mail from friends in the fly fishing scene.Mel (Pond Stalker)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15787242134608887555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-90420236652154228852014-04-08T09:42:19.375-06:002014-04-08T09:42:19.375-06:00Quite an assortment of nice flies. I want to see s...Quite an assortment of nice flies. I want to see some bass you catch with those streamers.Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288928187563951613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-4225241759385009282014-04-08T09:17:29.765-06:002014-04-08T09:17:29.765-06:00I didn't know there were other Damsel's be...I didn't know there were other Damsel's besides Emily. Wow, a learning Tuesday.Mark Kautz-Shoremanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-60998947111580112332014-04-08T09:03:16.569-06:002014-04-08T09:03:16.569-06:00Great looking flies Mel, I hope you have ample opp...Great looking flies Mel, I hope you have ample opportunity to try them out.Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915146928289239693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145376611552561787.post-14600202622465083812014-04-08T08:07:52.940-06:002014-04-08T08:07:52.940-06:00I agree with Kevin, great looking flies!I agree with Kevin, great looking flies! <br>Atlashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02429802720178094906noreply@blogger.com