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Simran Shrimp (variant)

 
tied by Pujic
Fly Type: General Saltwater,
Target Species: Bonefish, Permit,
Recommended Region: Caribbean,
Imitation: Shrimp/Prawns,
Material List*:
Hook: Mustad 705D size 2

Thread: Orange, or light brown UNI 6/0

Eyes: Medium gold dumbells with red 3D stick on eyes.

Tail: Light tan Craft Fur, barred with a ginger or light brown marker with a few strands of gold Angel Hair or Flashabou or lite brite.

Body: Orange and tan rabbit fur, spun using a dubbing loop. Orange is used on the 1/2 of the hook shank nearest to the gape, while the other 1/2 is tan, towards the eye of the hook.

Shellback: Orange braided mylar.
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Tying Instructions: The official Mustad website has a video on how to tie a similar variation of this fly. The video can be viewed at:

http://www.mustad.no/products/premium/signature/sign_flyt_video.htm
Presentation Tips: This is a deeper water shrimp pattern for bonefish. A shallower version can be tied by using a lighter dumbell eye combination.