Pink Shrimp

Phillip Ellis

B & C Impala Sedge

 

*Type of Fly

Nymph

*Name of Fly:

Pink Shrimp

*Etymology:
(Why you named the fly with its name)

Because it imitates a shrimp (Gammerus)

*Date Invented

1990s

Hook:

Standard grub hook 12 -16

Thread:

Pink

Weighting:

Lead under body on top of shank in layers. Metal beads can also be used in almost any colour

Tail:

Optional feathers to match fly colour

Body:

N/A

Shell Back:

Either clear polythene, scudback or Flexibody.

Rib:

Fine silver wire or nylon to form body segments

Thorax:

N/A

Legs:

Tease out dubbing to form legs.

Wings:

N/A

Hackle:

N/A

Special Tying Instructions:

Ensure ribbing is pulled down tight to show segments.

Fishing Instructions:

Can be fished in team of two in deep water.

Interesting Facts:

N/A