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Freshwater Shrimp
Flies and photos by Steve Thornton


Freshwater Shrimp, Olive
Hook: Varivas 2000, sized to natural
Thread: Dyneema
Abdomen: Virtual Nymph Skin
Legs: Golden Plover covert feather (if you cannot obtain this, try any game bird undercover feather)
Underbody: Self adhesive lead sheet and Zig paintypen in white
Pens: Kurecolour or Edding which match the natural

 

 


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