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Old 14-07-2011, 08:46 AM
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Hi folks,
Can anyone please help me out with either a picture of or the recipie for the above fly? I am taking the first steps to river fishing and have observed this is a popular pattern, but to my knowledge have never seen one
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Old 14-07-2011, 08:53 AM
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This should do the trick:-

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Old 14-07-2011, 09:09 AM
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Excellent Buzz, many thanks indeed. Tried the search option but still couldnt find one
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The Classics: Greenwell's Glory.

Here is a wee bit extra info on the Greenwells.
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Old 14-07-2011, 09:27 AM
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You may find some difficulty in getting a decent cape for the hackle. I have ended up with quite a few before getting a couple that I am really happy with.

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Old 14-07-2011, 09:31 AM
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Cheers Graham, i enjoyed that!

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You may find some difficulty in getting a decent cape for the hackle. I have ended up with quite a few before getting a couple that I am really happy with.

Andy
I have a few decent capes, but never tied spiders before! Capes are not easy to come by these days i know. All mine come from Cookshill now, very hard to beat. Would a Greenwell Hen hackle be ok?
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Old 14-07-2011, 09:37 AM
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Cheers Graham, i enjoyed that!

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I have a few decent capes, but never tied spiders before! Capes are not easy to come by these days i know. All mine come from Cookshill now, very hard to beat. Would a Greenwell Hen hackle be ok?
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of course. I have just had real problems getting some decent ones. Glad your sorted...

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Old 14-07-2011, 09:42 AM
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Just to say, since i started putting together bits and bobs to move from ressie fishing towards some river fishing, the kindness of many individuals has been immense. Andy, (coasty) just added his name to the " Absolute Gentleman" list with a very kind offer. Cheers Andy, much appreciated.
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Hi
Don't like to be too picky but the greenwells spider should really be winged.

Greenwell Spider north country spider. northcountryflies.com

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Old 14-07-2011, 04:51 PM
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The estimable Mr Edwards provides a tutorial on how to tie the winged Greenwell's in his wet fly fishing DVD.
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