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Gibson's Dragon Fly
If you ever see damsel flies or dragon flies anywhere near the water you're fishing, make sure to fish a damselfly or dragonfly pattern. This is a big meal; the fish know they are around and they can get a lot of calories in one take when they eat a big damsel or dragonfly. Browns and rainbows will attack these with tremendous aggressiveness because of the caloric risk reward. Don't ever go fishing in summer without these Damsel fly patterns in the box. Color, Damsel Blue. Fly pattern available in sizes: 6, 8, 10, 12.
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14 of 14(100%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Gibson's Dragon Fly
Review 1 for Gibson's Dragon Fly
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good but...,
March 14, 2013
By: doesthisnamework
"I have yet to try these but bought them after witnessing an absolute frenzy with trout leaping out of the water going for dragon flies.
I bought all three sizes-6,8 and 10. The product looks good but the size 6 is shorter than the size 8. This is lame and I did keep the two smaller flies (hook sizes) but poor qulaity control or something."
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Review 2 for Gibson's Dragon Fly
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Great fly for lake fishing.,
March 14, 2013
By: Jellymon
from Marin County, CA
"Very beautiful terrestrial on the water or the mantel piece. Works great in the Lake & reservoir areas of Northern California. Many times I've been to the lakes & seen dragonflies nearby. It's no surprise these get lots of hits."
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Review 3 for Gibson's Dragon Fly
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I'd bite that,
December 10, 2012
By: sagoodlife
from Cleveland, TN
"Really does look like it could pass for a dragonfly. I'm looking forward to getting this thing out on the water and seeing what takes hold of it."
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Review 4 for Gibson's Dragon Fly
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No joke,
August 2, 2012
By: Ridley260
from Alexandria, Va
"I purchased this fly to imitate the blue dragon flies I was seeing being taken off the surface in a local river. Poppers weren't working. The blue gills and small mouth are crushing this fly. I ordered more of them so I will always have one. Definitely a must have."
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Review 5 for Gibson's Dragon Fly
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Very nice fly,
July 30, 2012
By: clintp
from Royal Oak, Michigan
"Bluegill love this one (especially the size 10). It looks just like the dragonflies buzzing around the lake, and perhaps even a bit more blue.
It's not weedless and pricey, so I'm nervous about using it too close into the lily pads."
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Review 6 for Gibson's Dragon Fly
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Best dragon fly ever,
May 11, 2012
By: Gallagher
from Mountain city , TN
"Have used it a couple of times fishing bigger rivers had a brown jump out of the water going after it ."
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Review 7 for Gibson's Dragon Fly
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January 3, 2012
By: Scoutingtrout
"With this pattern and I had hits from big bass and panfish"
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Review 8 for Gibson's Dragon Fly
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Wow!,
December 7, 2011
By: ENadeau
from New Hampshire
"I use this in a local reservoir for largemouth bass. Amazing, resembles the real thing so well sometimes I get confused!"
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Review 9 for Gibson's Dragon Fly
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Wow!,
October 12, 2011
By: twinfish93
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"I tied up a few of this pattern and I hit the Jackpot! Everything from big bass and panfish to brook, brown and rainbow trout. These fish don't just sip at it; they are full aerial attack!"
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Review 10 for Gibson's Dragon Fly
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Excellent Fly,
October 11, 2011
By: ensmith
from Bunn, NC
"The fly is just what you would expect but then you see one in the pond you are fishing and know you hit the right fly."
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Review 11 for Gibson's Dragon Fly
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excellent fly,
July 14, 2011
By: herbie212ro
from Brooklyn, ny
"I used this blue dragon fly in Lake George @ Floating Battery; off the dock. I am extremely please with the success of this fly, bass fish could not resist this fly."
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Review 12 for Gibson's Dragon Fly
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Best Dragon Fly pattern,
November 7, 2007
By: ChileDog
from Victor, Id
"Many dragon fly patterns are hard to cast and tangle up your line.Not the Gibson Dragon.This fly is a must have in Patagonia Chile. Big Browns and Rainbows dont sip this Fly, they come full bore with awsome airial takes. The smaller Dragons( Size 12) work great for Damsel patterns also."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for Gibson's Dragon Fly
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November 27, 2006
By: J. Crenwelge
"This fly never fails. It's a must have here in central Texas, I don't go out without it."
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Gibson's Dragon Fly
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Would recommend? Yes 1 out of 1