George Daniel's Grannom Tutorial

George Daniel's Grannom Pupa is a great fly to have in your box anywhere you might run into trout keying on caddis. This is a fun to tie fly that looks good in the vise and even better in the water! 

 

MATERIALS

• HOOK: Hanak Czech Nymph or TMC 2457 (Sizes 10-18)
• BEAD: Firehole Stones 
• THREAD: Veevus 8/0 or Veevus 10/0 
• BUTT: Veevus Body Quill
• BODY: Peacock Herl
• RIB: Ultra Wire Small (Copper)
• COLLAR: Hungarian Partridge Skin or Hungarian Partridge Feathers
• DUBBING: Spikey Squirrel Dub or Hare's Ear Plus

TOOLS USED

• Vise: Renzetti Traveler
• Bobbin: Griffin Bobbins
• Scissors: Dr. Slick All Purpose Scissor

FISHING NOTES

Although this fly can be fished close to the bottom on a nymphing rig, it really shines when fished mid-column. The partridge hackle and spikey dubbing really work well together to imitate an emerging insect. Don't be afraid to swing this fly at the end of your drift!