Frödinflies

PM #49 – Classic Durham Ranger

$69

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Description

THE PATTERN This classic fly holds a special place in Mikael's heart as one of his earliest favourites. The beautifully composed body reflects the artistry of the Victorian era. Its unique appearance, featuring a wing of golden pheasant tippet feathers, has been modernised with a tapered, soft swimming hair wing, delicately striped with a marker pen. Simple yet enchanting, this fly exudes a certain magic, particularly effective in water with a hint of colour and under a clouded sky. THE PACK – SOS Organizing Wallet M – Classic Durham Ranger sticker – FITS Tubing Fluor Yellow M – FITS Tubing Fluor Orange XS – FITS Tungsten 1/2 Turbo Cones Black Nickel XS – Mirage tinsel – Yellow crafts fur – SSS Dubbing Charcoal Black – SSS Dubbing Hot Orange In Flames – SSS Dubbing Octopuzzy Red – SSS Holo Braid Hot Orange In Flames – SSS Holo Braid Sea Lice Silver – SSS Angel Hair Alta Gold – Orange dyed badger cocks hackle – Orange light blue cocks hackle – Black schlappen cocks hackle – Orange soft hair medium – Orange soft hair large – Black soft hair large – Yellow dyed peacocks herl – Synthetic jungle cock substitute, 2 sizes – Blue cheeks feathers – Bleached dyed blue peacocks herl

Specifications

Field Notes

This is a classic salmon-style fly pattern pack built around the Durham Ranger, suited to fishing in slightly colored water and under overcast skies. It is best used on a fly rod with a swinging or stripping presentation, depending on the water and the fly size you tie from the included materials.

Pros

  • Classic proven pattern with strong visual profile
  • Materials pack includes a wide range of tying components
  • Good choice for colored water and cloudy conditions

Cons

  • Requires fly tying skill and tools
  • Not a ready-to-fish fly

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