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Our Part Number: EF-2200-12Bar Code: 5056544608733Manufacturer Part Number: EF-2200-12Brand: The Essential FlyProduct Type Fishing FliesFishing Fly Details -Fly Type NymphFly Type2 Nymph
The Bead Head (BH) Greenwells is based on the Greenwells Glory created by Canon William Greenwell. The Bead Head (BH) Greenwells is also known as Goldhead Greenwells
This is a traditional fly that has truly stood the test of time and is used by fishermen frequently. Devised by Canon William Greenwell this fly is used by fly fishermen throughout the world. It can represent many different species of olives.
For the more adventurous among you we have provided tying specifications for the Bead Head (BH) Greenwells. Remember at The Essential Fly we sell the Bead Head (BH) Greenwells at incredible prices with a top quality fly and service to back it up. It is certainly worth tying the Bead Head (BH) Greenwells yourself to understand the pleasure of catching a fish with your own tied fly, however at the price we sell flies it is only worth tying one or two Bead Head (BH) Greenwells as your can spend more time fishing instead of tying flies - buy volume online with us.
Hook Sizes
Dry Fly 12 to 16
Silk Thread
Primrose
Tail
None (however sometimes it can be given a tail to aid to its floatability)
Body
Primrose tying silk well waxed to produce a shade of olive.
Rib
Gold wire
Hackle
Greenwell (light furnace)
Wing
Blackbird substitute
The Essential Fly Bead Head Greenwells Fishing Fly was last modified on 12/01/2023 14:20
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Curious to know if as successful as BH Hares Ear. The Spider pattern Greenwells is an essential in my opinion.
Nice flies good service
A very nicely made generic nymph - it worked for me first time out - four nice wild Devon brownies.
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