{"product_id":"greenwells-g-wing","title":"Greenwell’s Glory Dry Fly","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Greenwell’s Glory Dry Fly was first developed in 1854 by Canon William Greenwell on the River Tweed. After observing trout feeding selectively on small dark flies, he worked with professional fly dresser James Wright to create a suitable imitation. It has earned a reputation as a dependable general olive imitation and remains a standard choice for anglers targeting wild brown trout and grayling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than copying one exact species, Greenwell’s Glory effectively represents a range of small dark-winged olive flies, including various Baetis species. Its balanced, upright dry fly profile and subtle olive toned body allow it to sit naturally in the surface film, making it especially effective during spring and autumn olive hatches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note all of our fishing flies are barbless unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGreenwell’s Glory Dry Fly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile – Classic Upright Dry Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImitates – Baetis species (Large Dark Olives, Medium Olives, Iron Blue Duns)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody – Floss Olive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRib – Gold Line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHackle – Cock Greenwell’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWings – Half Mallard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead - Black Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook – Barbless, Mustad of Norway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species - Trout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow To Dress The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenwell’s Glory Dry Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply Floatant To Hackle \u0026amp; Wings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightly treat these areas before casting to ensure stable flotation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid Heavy Application On The Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the silk body to sit naturally in the film for a realistic footprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry Between Drifts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse amadou or desiccant powder to restore buoyancy if the fly becomes damp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow To Fish The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenwell’s Glory Dry Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpstream Dead Drift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast upstream or slightly up and across to rising fish and aim for a drag free drift. Accurate presentation is essential during olive hatches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch Olive Hatches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost effective during large dark olive hatches in early spring and smaller olive hatches in autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubsurface Option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf trout are not fully committing to surface takes, the fly can be fished just below the surface film. A lightly dampened hackle allows it to sit lower and imitate an emerging insect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenwell’s Glory remains a benchmark traditional dry fly, valued for its heritage, realistic profile and continued effectiveness on selective trout feeding on olive mayflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Match The Hatch","offers":[{"title":"Size 14","offer_id":56448760316228,"sku":"D02914","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 16","offer_id":56448760348996,"sku":"D02916","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5131\/7572\/files\/Greenwell_s_Glory_Dry_Fly.jpg?v=1773956670","url":"https:\/\/matchthehatch.co.uk\/products\/greenwells-g-wing","provider":"Match The Hatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}