Sawyer's Grey Goose Nymph

Catalogue No: 769
Frank Sawyer created this pattern for rivers as an imitation of nymphs, the pale watery blue winged olive and the spurwing. He recommended it to be fished fairly deep. Sawyer "Induced the Take" by allowing his Grey Goose to sink to the river's bed and imitate the naturals by raising it temptingly just off the bottom It is a favourite morsel for Trout and Grayling and works effectively in still waters if fished near the bottom on a slow figure of 8 retrieve on a long leader.

Library pattern - this fly is currently out of stock. We work closely with our fly tyers and can tie it to order in the sizes and options you need.

Fishing Tips

Frank Sawyer designed his nymphs based on an impression of the actual nymph rather than a copy. Size and shape his main criteria and the clever use of materials were his tools.

Creator of this trout fly: Frank Sawyer

Tier of this trout fly Type: 0409

Country of origin for this trout fly: England

This trout fly is designed on and fished on Still Water, Rivers & Stream,

Pattern Dressings

    Underbody's build up of copper wire is in relationship with the depth the fly will be used and the speed of flow of the water.

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