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Fed’s Craft Shrimp

Fed’s Craft Shrimp

  • Posted on: June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: The Fly Box
  • Tags: saltwater flies, shrimp flies

“Fed’s Craft Shrimp” is a nifty little saltwater pattern that effectively imitates the small shrimp that are a primary food source for many estuary fish.

The fly features a realistic design that combines the use of unstripped poly yarn for the body and UV resin for durability and lifelike appearance.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Craft Shrimp”

BWC Flies Saltwater Selection

BWC Flies Saltwater Selection

  • Posted on: January 31, 2019 June 8, 2024
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly of the Month, The Fly Box
  • Tags: flats fishing, saltwater flies, shrimp flies, whiting fly
Disco Shrimp - BWC Flies
Disco Shrimp

These flies were demonstrated by Brett from BWC Flies at our January outing at North Haven.

Developed first by Drew Chicone, of Central Coast Fly Rodders, the Disco Shrimp is so named because of the sequin at the hook eye.[...] Read More » “BWC Flies Saltwater Selection”

Shrimp Fly

  • Posted on: August 13, 2016 June 8, 2024
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly of the Month
  • Tags: saltwater flies, shrimp flies


Materials

  • Hook: Size 4 2x shank.
  • Thread: Tan/fawn, orange, pink. Your choice to suit Craft fur colour.
  • Body: Craft fur body. Colour tan/fawn, orange, pink ( I also used some bucktail).
[...] Read More » “Shrimp Fly”

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