Detached Body Nymph. This is an idea I saw on the below video which is similar to many of the design ideas for Damsel fly nymphs.
https://youtu.be/qBRI5aPaeek?si=On_efOGngtVITQqR
Here is my version of this idea to create a swimming and wiggling nymph without making it articulated and keeping it small.
Hook: Nymph sizes 14, 16
Tail: Marabou color of your choice tied into a clump on a needle and then glued with UV to form a small glue wedge. Tie in the composed tail at least 1mm away from the glue spot.
Body: hare's ear covered with marabou - abdomen half or shorter the hook length
Rib: small wire over the abdomen.
Thorax: thicker chunk of hare's ear with marabou tied over like a wing case. Pick out dubbing
Bead: 2.8mm black nickel tungsten.
Give it a whirl!
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