javicruzito 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 Hello people, here is a my mantis shrimp. I hope like it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert M 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 Very nice Javi are you using wool for the body? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
javicruzito 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 Thanks Robert, but this is craft fur and EP fibers under the body. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve P 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2010 What sizes are you tying those in, I really like the look of that. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
javicruzito 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2010 Hello Steve, this is in size #6 and #4 mustad S71S SS or gamakatsu SL45 bonefish hook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve P 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2010 Thanks man I was gonna guess a 6 and or 4, actually I just finished tying a few on a 4, really like it similar to but more defined as a specific prey item than a mangrove critter. Really love the little orange mandibles up front. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossman 0 Report post Posted May 24, 2010 Looking good Javi, have you tried them yet? Do you fish mantis-shrimp similar to a Merkin crab or is it more of a strip-strip-strip? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred H. 0 Report post Posted May 24, 2010 Nice pattern Javi . Great looking shrimp. Fred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
javicruzito 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 Thank you Fred! Rossman Mantis shrimp are fast when move out of habitat, you can strip slow short strips or long strips a bit fast, depending on the area. Yes I tested and work very fine, this was on last saturday but it was with a dark one. Thanks Guys!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
