Atlantic Flies Green Willie Gunn Franc N Snaelda

Atlantic Flies Green Willie Gunn Franc N Snaelda

The Green Willie Gunn Franc N Snaelda from Atlantic Flies takes the legendary black, yellow, and orange palette of the original Willie Gunn and adds a vibrant green hackle and matching dyed green feelers. This subtle but striking twist brings extra visibility and a fresh trigger point, making it especially effective in Scotland and across Scandinavian rivers.

Sean Stanton’s fusion of the Frances and Snaelda patterns gives this fly its compact, weighted profile—ideal for holding depth in strong flows or getting down to fish lying in deeper pockets. The long-proven Willie Gunn colour base works in a wide range of conditions, while the flash of green adds versatility for days when fish respond to a slightly different look.

From the classic pools of the River Tweed to the cold, clear waters of Norway, the Green Willie Gunn Franc N Snaelda has already proven itself as a pattern worth having in multiple sizes. Smaller versions offer a tactical advantage in low water, while larger, heavier tubes excel when you need to get the fly deep and keep it fishing.