Scruffy Orange Shipman’s

A highly visible and buoyant dry fly pattern, the Scruffy Orange Shipman’s is designed to sit confidently in the surface film while providing a strong trigger point for feeding trout on small waters and stocked venues. Built on the classic Shipman’s style, this variation incorporates a scruffy, buggy profile to enhance its natural appearance and movement on the water.

The orange post provides excellent visibility for the angler while also acting as a key attractor for fish, helping them lock onto the fly in varying light conditions. The trailing shuck and scruffy body imitate an emerging sedge or spent insect, sitting just beneath the surface to create a realistic and vulnerable silhouette.

Designed to fish effectively during hatches or when fish are taking emerging naturals, this pattern performs best on a floating line with a delicate presentation. It sits well in both flat water and light ripple, consistently drawing confident surface takes.

This fly is part of the RJW Essential range, tied with high quality materials on super strong 5X strength Korean barbless hooks, and held in stock ready for immediate dispatch.