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Coyote Shrimp

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Published on May 10. 2017 - 7 years ago
Updated or edited 7 years ago

Shrimp flies

Step by step instructions for a nice little shrimp fly. This is a derivative of a couple of patterns, but largely inspired by Darren from http://www.untamedfliesandtackle.com.au/
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Materials used
Hook: Owner fly liner 4-2 (your prefferred bonefish hook would also be fine
Thread: veevus FL Orange 10/0
Weight: dumbbell eyes
Tail: coyote fur
Egg Sack: Glo bug/egg yarn
Eye: EP crustacean eyes or home made equivalent
Legs: Tan tipped clear/gold flake silli legs and natural cram centipede legs
Body: Sybai nymph dubbing
Wing: Coyote fur
Weed guard :20lb mason

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