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#292 - Durham Ranger Conversion
Durham Ranger Conversion - Gary Fraser Tied by: Gary Fraser Originated by: William Henderson (Original) Hook: Mustad L87-3665A Thread: White 8/0 Tag:...
#292 Durham Ranger Conversion - Gary FraserTied by: Gary Fraser
Originated by: William Henderson (Original)
Hook: Mustad L87-3665A
Thread: White 8/0
Tag: Silver oval tinsel
Tip: Yellow floss
Tail: Golden pheasant crest
Butt: Black ostrich herl
Body: Orange floss on rear and black wool on front
Ribbing: Silver flat tinsel and silver oval tinsel, fine
Belly: Orange bucktail then black bucktail
Throat: Kingfisher blue hackle fivers
Wing: 2 orange hackles flanked by slightly shorter black hackle
Shoulder: Golden pheasant tippet
Eye: Jungle cock nail
Topping: Golden pheasant crest
Head: Black
Notes: The Durham Ranger is a beloved classic pattern designed by William Henderson in the 1840's. The appearance of the full dressed fly is heavily influenced by the black and orange of the golden pheasant tippet used in the wing with just a whisper of contrasting blue. This colour is carried through to the body on both the classic and Gary's conversion. Gary takes it a step farther, including the scheme in a two-toned belly to complete the look. The Durham Ranger was the first of a series of Ranger flies which have remained popular with the classic tying crowd.
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A real beauty..
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Lookin' good!