A pattern from Gordon Van Der Spuy’s book The Feather Mechanic, is a simple and quick damsel nymph that has lots of movement. Fish it slowly as a natural or with a faster jerky receive as an attractor, both work well.
Hook: Mustad Heritage C53 # 8-14
Tying Thread: Sheer 14/0 Olive
Tail: Marabou
Rib: UTC Blue wire
Abdomen: Marabou
Wing case: Rafia
Thorax: Ice dubbing
Legs: CDC
Eyes: Black bead chain
Head: Dubbing