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Magic Shrimp

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Published on Mar 13. 2024 - 12 months ago
Updated or edited 12 months ago

Let's make some shrimp before winter fades.
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Fly: Magic Shrimp
Tied by: Erin Hyde
OG Creator: Rune Westphal
Target Species: Bonefish, permit, redfish, sheepshead, freshwater carp

Recipe:
Mustad Shrimp Back Hook Size 2
Monofilament thread
Lead-free wire
Bluefaced Leicester wool
Polar flash
Mallard feather
Bucktail
Monofilament (30 lb)
Shrimp eyes
Brush on glitter
Synthetic fiber
Midge flash
Shrimp back film
UV glue
UV top coat

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Comments

Very nice pattern

Thanks for sharing this nice pattern.

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