Published Sep 1. 2015 - 8 years ago

USD Shrimp

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USD Shrimp

This is a fairly complex shrimp pattern, a little difficult to tie, but also durable. It fishes upside down and is tied by Danish Mads Schmidt who has had great success with the fly.

Follow his instructions here

Originator: 
Mads Schmidt
Pattern type: 
Cold saltwater fly
Skill level/difficulty: 
A little difficult
Instruction: 
Materials: 
Hook
Gamakatsu F 314 size 6
Weight
Tungsten or Round Wire 035
Thread
UNI-Mono, Fine/Clear
Rib
UNI-Mono, Med/Clear
Legs
Wapsi Stretch Round Rib, Small/Clear
Body
SLF Dubbing Blend, sand and EP Fibers, white
Eyes
Black mono eyes
Antennae
Polar bear, white, or (synthetic) substitute
LCR
Loon UV Clear
Shield
Thin Skin
Coloring
Brown waterproof marker
Laquer
Head cement

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