Grenadier Nymph

Catalogue No: 832
Dr Howard Alexander Bell created the Grenadier for fishing on his favourite water, Blagdon Reservoir. It is a successful still water and reservoir fly and although it seems to represent nothing in particular, the trout will take it at various depths throughout the season. John Goddard suggests it should 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.

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

As a Doctor, H A Bell witnessed the appalling horrors of the 1st World War front line dressing stations. On his return to England he began fly fishing as a restorative and pleasurable pastime, preferring to fish alone. In the 1920s he developed imitative patterns nicknamed 'Bell's Bugs' which were very successful.

Creator of this trout fly: Dr H A Bell

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,

Pattern Dressings

    Partridge L3B Captain Hamilton Dry Fly Up Eye

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