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The Fulling Mill Daddy Real Orange Dry Fly is a best-selling terrestrial pattern designed to provide a bright and realistic imitation of a Daddy Longlegs. Hugely popular with trout anglers, it has accounted for countless fish and remains a dependable pattern when these natural insects are active around the water.

Its distinctive orange colouring provides a highly visible profile while retaining the realistic shape of a natural cranefly. This makes it a particularly useful option when trout are looking towards the surface for terrestrial insects or when a brighter pattern is needed to attract attention.

The Daddy Real Orange is primarily designed to be fished dry, where it can be allowed to drift naturally across the surface. It is also highly effective when allowed to become semi-drowned and sit just below the surface film, offering an alternative presentation when fish are reluctant to rise fully.

Available in hook sizes 10 and 12, the Fulling Mill Daddy Real Orange is a versatile and proven pattern that makes an excellent addition to any stillwater trout fly box.