Hairwing - Treble

When the words "Classic" and "Salmon Fly" are put in the same sentence, it isn’t long before the Garry Dog receives a mention. Famed for its ability to produce Salmon in the coldest, harshest conditions of Spring, it is also quite a good pattern for the smaller spate streams during the summertime Grilse runs. It’s bright Yellow wing has been toned down by us to reflect a growing trend towards slimmer and less ostentatious patterns of modern times.

Created by JAJ Munro, in Aberlour, on the banks of the River Spey in Scotland, this is another pattern that has withstood the ravages of time based purely on its versatility throughout the Salmon fishing season. It is very effective in large sizes during high clear or coloured water in the spring and is surprisingly effective in smaller sizes during the Grilse run. The debate seems to rage on forever in relation to which came first - the Munro or the Willie Gunn, nonetheless, it is found in many fly boxes throughout the Salmon fishing world for very good reason.

Any pattern that originates in Scotland, travels to Ireland for some "face-lifting" treatment, returns to Scotland for further development and then returns to Ireland to become a classical Grilse fly is indeed worthy of inclusion in any Salmon fishers armoury. The Thunderflash range is indeed the epitome of a modern hairwing Salmon fly, containing a very slim profile and almost anorexic dressing weight. Crystal hair, Maraglit and other bright and flashy winging materials combine to create a pattern which simply glitters with life. It is rightly famous on the rivers in North Western Mayo including the River Moy and has attracted many fans over the past number of seasons from the more notable Scottish rivers.

Any pattern that originates in Scotland, travels to Ireland for some "face-lifting" treatment, returns to Scotland for further development and then returns to Ireland to become a classical Grilse fly is indeed worthy of inclusion in any Salmon fishers armoury. The Thunderflash range is indeed the epitome of a modern hairwing Salmon fly, containing a very slim profile and almost anorexic dressing weight. Crystal hair, Maraglit and other bright and flashy winging materials combine to create a pattern which simply glitters with life. It is rightly famous on the rivers in North Western Mayo including the River Moy and has attracted many fans over the past number of seasons from the more notable Scottish rivers.

Any pattern that originates in Scotland, travels to Ireland for some "face-lifting" treatment, returns to Scotland for further development and then returns to Ireland to become a classical Grilse fly is indeed worthy of inclusion in any Salmon fishers armoury. The Thunderflash range is indeed the epitome of a modern hairwing Salmon fly, containing a very slim profile and almost anorexic dressing weight. Crystal hair, Maraglit and other bright and flashy winging materials combine to create a pattern which simply glitters with life. It is rightly famous on the rivers in North Western Mayo including the River Moy and has attracted many fans over the past number of seasons from the more notable Scottish rivers.