Sam-I-Am

A bright shrimp pattern for saltwater species - temperate as well as tropical.

Originator

Martin Joergensen

Pattern type

Cold saltwater fly

Skill level/difficulty

Easy

Species

sea trout (sea run)

tarpon

redfish

Materials
Hook	Thick wire, short shank 4-2/0
Thread	Bright orange UTC 70
Tail (thorn/antennae)	Small bunch of orange bucktail and a large, red golden pheasant shoulder feather
Legs	Crustaceous rubber legs, clear with fire orange tip
Eyes	Easy Shrimp Eyes, black
Body	Spirit River Palmer Hackle, orange

Tying instructions

See pictures in the article for instructions

Oct 3. 2017

I do not like bright shrimp flies. I do not like them Sam-I-Am. I would not like them here or there. I would not like them anywhere. Or maybe I would...?

Mar 21. 2012

Shrimp anatomy for the fly tyer

Having seen, tied and fished shrimp flies for many years, Martin feels a need to do a little lecture on the real appearance of shrimp, especially targeted at fly tyers.

Jan 20. 1996

Glitter Shrimp

A killer fly in the right hands on a cold winter day. A very simple shrimp pattern for Danish sea trout and many other targets.

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