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Greenwells Glory
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 5:50 pm
by upstatetrout
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This pattern has always intrigued me!
Hook. Daiichi #1480 size 14.
Silk. Pearsalls Gossamer Lt. Yellow #4.
Wing. Starling.
Hackle. Furnace,Coch-y-Bondu.
Body.Lt. Yellow well waxed.
Rib. Fine gold wire.
Re: Greenwells Glory
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:08 pm
by Bazzer69
I have great success for a good few years with the down wing wet fly pattern when fished on lakes when the Lake Olive is hatching. I’ve also had good success on moving waters, but I’ve never tied it with the up -wing, time to correct that now I’ve got a nice cape for the hackle and plenty of starling.
Thanks for reminding us of this wonderful pattern.
Barry
Re: Greenwells Glory
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:21 pm
by letumgo
Beautiful, Tom. You really have a knack for these classics. Kudos.
Re: Greenwells Glory
Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:52 am
by upstatetrout
John I suppose I could put a tail on it but, what color bead would you suggest!
Tom
Re: Greenwells Glory
Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:03 am
by daringduffer
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
dd
Re: Greenwells Glory
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:28 pm
by Theroe
I think the original dressing by canon Greenwell did not call for a tail - later versions listed by others, an optional "whisk" was added.........
FWIW, for me, sans tail catch better..
Dana
Re: Greenwells Glory
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2019 6:15 pm
by upstatetrout
I agree thanks Dana! Can't pay attention to any body's. opinion from Wissssscccccoonnnnsonnn anyways!!!
Tom
Re: Greenwells Glory
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:36 pm
by NightWatchman
Beautiful fly Tom. Is it meant to be fished dry or wet ?
Re: Greenwells Glory
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:42 pm
by DOUGSDEN
Tom,
These are soooo cool looking! I wish I could tie like you.....and everyone else on this forum who is way more talented than me! Lol! I am very envious of your talents!
Good job my friend!
Dougsden