What are Fully Dressed Flies?

Full Dress flies originate from the Victorian era where time was taken to emphasise the complexity and beauty of the fly

Nowadays fully dressed patterns are not fished due to both expense and the fact Salmon find modern day flies just as (if not more) tasty as the extravagant dress fly. Instead they are framed to show off their full glory, ideal in fishing lodges, clubs, and enthusiasts who wish to make a statement and keen talking point.

Flies relating to Fully Dressed Fly

Green Highlander Francis

Green Highlander Francis

(from $20.22/item)

Hook Size:
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Jock Scott

Jock Scott

(from $16.85/item)

Hook Size:
01
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Salscraggie

Salscraggie

(from $16.85/item)

Hook Size:
01
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Baker

Baker

Library pattern (out of stock)

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Black Dose

Black Dose

Library pattern (out of stock)

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Black Ranger

Black Ranger

Library pattern (out of stock)

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Colonel's Lady

Colonel's Lady

Library pattern (out of stock)

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Evening Star

Evening Star

Library pattern (out of stock)

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Gitana

Gitana

Library pattern (out of stock)

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Green Highlander Brooch Pin

Green Highlander Brooch Pin

Library pattern (out of stock)

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Helmsdale Doctor

Helmsdale Doctor

Library pattern (out of stock)

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Wright's Silver Doctor

Wright's Silver Doctor

Library pattern (out of stock)

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