Published Aug 31. 2019 - 5 years ago

Updated or edited Jul 7. 2020

Playful Shrimp

Aug 31. 2019

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Tyer:

Martin Joergensen

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Pattern type:

Modern salmon fly

Hook:

Gamakatsu T10-6H/F #2

An improvised shrimp style salmon fly that I tied for a friend. It was really improvised, but came out surprisingly close to a well known pattern: the Apache Shrimp.

Apache Shrimp

Tying the Apache Shrimp Salmon Fly with Steve Andrews

Dressing Materials:
Hook: Daiichi 2161 Size 2
Thread: Danvilles FlyMaster 6/0
Tag: Silver Tinsel
Tail: Pheasant Rump
Body: Yellow & Red Fl...

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This strange popper came out of Martin Joergensen's vice recently and has already proved its value several times. See why it might be interesting to you, how to tie it (in meticulous details) as well as how it moves - and in video too! And learn why it's called Burning Man.

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