Hairwing
Executioner
Welsh summer salmon fly
SalmonMid-depth
A Welsh salmon hairwing that lives up to its name on the Usk, Wye, and Teifi. Orange and black, designed for summer fish in medium flows — direct, unsubtle, and effective.
Fish this when
Summer and early autumn on the Welsh salmon rivers when fish are fresh and water is at a fishable height.
Why it works
The orange and black combination produces aggressive takes. Welsh salmon difficult, and a fly that provokes reaction is worth having.
Naturals it imitates
general attractor — salmon fly
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface & waking
Shallow
Mid-depth
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Quick facts
Tying difficulty
Intermediate
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