About the Grenadier Trout Fly

Dr Howard Alexander Bell created the Grenadier for fishing on his favourite water, Blagdon reservior. As a successful still water and reservoir fly, it is undoubtably one of the earliest created. It seems to represent nothing in particular, yet trout will take it at various depths throughout the season. John Goddard suggests it to be used on hot, calm days as a dropper on a slow sinking line . Fished in a similar manner to a buzzer with a slow retrieve.

Expert Tip:

Dr H A Bell, as a Doctor, witnessed the appalling horrors of the 1st World War frontline dressing stations. On his return he began fly fishing as a restorative and pleasurable pastime. He prefered to fish alone. He developed imitive patterns nicknamed 'Bell's Bugs,' although it was not thought sporting in the 1920's. But they worked and his fame spread.

Creator of this trout fly: Dr H A Bell

Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey

Country of origin for this trout fly: England

This trout fly is designed to be fished on Dams & Reservoirs, Still Water fish

Dressings

• Hook : 12 - 14
• Thread : Orange
• Body : Orange seal's fur
• Rib : Gold tinsel, oval
• Hackle : Two turns of ginger or light furnace

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