it depends on the species, some dragon fly nymphs have a bit of tail, that does move.
Google "dragon fly nymphs, images" and have a look at all the different species of nymphs, quite interesting.
I see some dragonfly nymphs tied with a short tail and some without.
Ive seen pics of a dragon and they dont have tails,so why are they included in a pattern?
it depends on the species, some dragon fly nymphs have a bit of tail, that does move.
Google "dragon fly nymphs, images" and have a look at all the different species of nymphs, quite interesting.
Korrie Broos
Don't go knocking on Death's door, ring the bell and run like hell. He hates it. (anon)
Nymphing, adds depth to your fly fishing.
Nymphing, is fly fishing in another dimension
The "tail" is to give movement. All dragonfly nymphs propel themselves by expelling water out their anal vents.
http://www.troutnut.com/specimen/356
Since they have a torpedo shape, they can also be copied by a fur-strip, as in the papa roach. This also has movement.
Remember. Movement = LIFE = food for trout.
Gary
Flytyer - Where great flytying begins
I dont want to hijack the thread but I have a question.
Has any one ever tied and fished dragonfly nymphs as weighted controll flies? With or without tails....
Our tradition is that of the first man who sneaked away to the creek when the tribe did not really need fish."
~by Roderick Haig-Brown
A tungsten-beaded Prince nymph imitates a dragonfly nymph (or stonefly nymph), as does a tungsten Copper John.
Depending upon the waters being fished, this can be an ideal control pattern.
This applies more in countries such as the USA & parts of Europe where a control STONEFLY is good choice.
Less so in SA.
Gary
Flytyer - Where great flytying begins
A dragonfly nymph imitation with a tail that catches fish doesn't necessarily mean that the fish sees the fly as a dragonfly per se.
Depends whether you want to catch fish with a fly that works or imitate a nymph that also works.
Regards
Craig
Here is a dragon fly pattern that incorporates movement and shape http://truttablog.com/2013/03/24/the-fmd/#more-588
Dry:
Wet:
An easy tie if you use a dubbing loop or split thread
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