“Land silent, run shallow”
Fly fishing adventures always inspire thought and more tying; more patterns. A recent saltwater fly fishing trip for Redfish motivated these shrimp creations, size 4 hook, medium-sized bead chain so fly pierces the surface but is still relatively light and not too loud when entering shallow water. I also tie some with small-sized bead chain (lighter) and no bead (no added weight) to land almost silent and to run shallow, in just inches of water…
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Hi Bob,
That’s a great-looking shrimp pattern. In smaller sizes, they would probably work on some of our local cutthroat streams. I’m sure the cutts would love them!
Vic
Vic: I agree on shrimp pattern tied smaller.
I think they’d be as effective as a small wooly bugger, wooly bugger with legs, clouser, and some of the newer crayfish patterns. Just have to tie them in a variety of colors..different weights.
Have a great Christmas and New Year.
Bob