video - Grannom Pupa and Ovi-Grannom

[Hans Weilenmann]

The Grannom time calls for simple yet effective Grannom imitations...





Grannom Pupa
Hook: Grip 14723BL #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, dark brown
Head: Peacock herl
Hackle: Ringneck pheasant neck "ring" feather
Rib: Nylon rodwinding thread, black
Body: Rabbit, cream; Argentinean hare, dyed olive - 3:1





Ovi-Grannom
Hook: Tiemco 102Y #15
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, dark brown
Egg sack: Argentinean hare, dyed olive
Abdomen: Goose biot, dyed brown
Wing: CDC, natural
Thorax/legs: Hare's ear, dyed dark olive - in split thread


Video here - please view in HD, if able:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anDY07KBosY


Cheers,
Hans W

[AlanB]

One of the most reliable early season hatches, or so I'm told. On Yorkshire's R. Wharfe it has started on or around the 22nd April for years. But I've never hit it. I've tried and tried, only to be told "You should have been on this or that length, if you had been you would have had a great day". Or the classic, "You should have been here yesterday".

Simple and elegant patterns Hans, love them, and will tie and carry some. But not with confidence that I'll get to use them!

Cheers,
A.