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Super Stretch Shrimp/Squid

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Published on Feb 11. 2022 - 3 years ago
Updated or edited 3 years ago

Shrimp flies

Squid flies

Saltwater

These flies can be used for many species of fish whether in fresh or saltwater, this one was tyed for coastal fish like our sea trout that can be found throughout the UK and Europe..

Materials Used;

Hook, Saltwater Shrimp/Squid size 2
Thread, Uni-8/0 Fire Orange
Legs and Feelers, Hot Orange Polar Fibres or Craft Fur, Krystal Flash and Hot Orange Super Stretch Hackle 35mm
Eye's, Easy Shrimp Eye's Black
Body, Bill Mcllroy Hot Orange Boosted 3D 15mm Blob Fritz

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