Hairwing
Towy Topper
Tywi salmon hairwing
SalmonMid-depth
Named for the Tywi—the finest salmon river in Wales. A local pattern that Llandovery and Carmarthen anglers have fished for generations. Developed by people who knew the fish and water intimately.
Fish this when
Summer and autumn on the Tywi and its tributaries. In medium-height water after a spate has fined down. Reliable when fish rest in the pools.
Why it works
Local Welsh patterns carry accumulated river knowledge. The Towy Topper survived because guides and fish kept coming back to it.
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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