Greenwell's Glory Dry Fly
Fishing Tips
James Wright created the 'Greenwell's Glory' in May 1854 to imitate an insect he had never seen himself! He worked from a description given to him by Canon Greenwell to create 'Greewell's Glory' which during the first two days it was used 'nearly emptied the river'.
Creator of this trout fly: Canon Greenwell & James Wright
Tier of this trout fly Type: Mandy Shelvey
Country of origin for this trout fly: England
This trout fly is designed on and fished on Dams & Reserviors, Still Water, Rivers & Stream,
Pattern Dressings
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The wing was originally the inside of a blackbird's wing. With minor alterations in the shade of body and wing, Greenwell's Glory can be seen to represent almost all olives and many of the pale wateries.
Partridge L3B Captain Hamilton Dry Fly Up Eye.
When should I fish with the Greenwell's Glory?
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