The Greenwell's Glory

The Greenwell's Glory, a timeless classic in English fly fishing, was created in 1854 by James Wright at the request of Canon William Greenwell. Greenwell, an avid angler on Scotland's River Tweed, noticed a large hatch of pale olive mayflies during his fishing trips in May of that year. Inspired by the mayfly hatch, Wright designed a pattern that perfectly mimicked the delicate and subtle appearance of the mayfly nymphs. The fly, with its olive body and pale wing, quickly became a favorite among anglers targeting trout in both stillwaters and rivers. Over the years, the Greenwell's Glory has remained a staple for its ability to match the hatch of many mayfly species

Use in Mayfly Hatches: The Greenwell's Glory excels during mayfly hatches, especially in spring and early summer when pale olive mayflies are present. Pay attention to hatch timings, and match the fly’s size and color to the mayflies in the water to maximize its effectiveness.