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

Tying instructions

See pictures in the article for instructions

Species

sea trout (sea run)

tarpon

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

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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