Nano Silk Archives - Gareth Lewis Fly Fishing

Large Dark Olive (Baetis rhodani) Subimago/Dun Paradun

Post author:Gareth Lewis
Post published:25th February 2022
Post category:Dry Flies Fly Tying
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It is the end of February, and the start of the new trout season in Wales is just six days away. Focus from most of the fishing community is currently on the upcoming voluminous hatches of the March Brown (Rhithrogena germanica) and Grannom (Brachycentrus subnubilis), however, there is one invertebrate…

Grannom Emergers

Post author:Gareth Lewis
Post published:6th April 2021
Post category:Fly Tying
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Grannom (Brachycentrus subnubilis) are a member of the Caddis family (Trichoptera order) and are among the first of the UK's major hatches in Spring. Hatches can be huge, and I mean massive, to the point where every Grannom seemingly tries to crawl up your waders, under your glasses, down your…