Damsel Nymph (Olive) #14
Damsel Nymph (Olive) #14 — a proven nymph pattern.
Hook sizes
- Type
- nymph
- Difficulty
- beginner
When to fish it
Damsel nymphs become highly active in late spring, making this pattern ideal for stripping slowly along the abundant weed beds where sunfish, bass, and Rio Grande Cichlids will be foraging.
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