My first Prawn (Shrimp) pattern attempt

[Dave Pamenter 0]

Its good fun trying new patterns and I found this one on the Australian Saltwater Fly Fishing Forum, its called 'Fishnuts Prawn Fly' and this was my first attempt. Whilst the tying is finished I am just waiting on some liquid fusion to arrive to coat the carapace.

 

 

[eastern fly 0]

Thats a fly that should be in my shrimp swap. Nice job.

 

Kevin

[Dave Pamenter 0]

Thats a fly that should be in my shrimp swap. Nice job.

 

Kevin

 

Kevin, will send you a couple if you want them.

 

Dave

[eastern fly 0]

Thats a fly that should be in my shrimp swap. Nice job.

 

Kevin

 

Kevin, will send you a couple if you want them.

 

Dave

I would love a copy and tying info if possable. Thank you. I will pm my addy. I would love to get that one in the swap.

 

Kevin

[Dave Pamenter 0]

Thats a fly that should be in my shrimp swap. Nice job.

 

Kevin

 

Kevin, will send you a couple if you want them.

 

Dave

I would love a copy and tying info if possable. Thank you. I will pm my addy. I would love to get that one in the swap.

 

Kevin

 

 

PM received, will get a few tied up during this week and will send them over to you. I will also include tying info and a link to a video.

 

Dave

[CoachBob 0]

No components to add weight? Does it have lead underwrap?

[Peterjay 0]

Looks good Dave - you can use a lot of other stuff for the coating if you're in a hurry to try them out - nail polish, Flexament, silicone, etc.

[kentuckytroutbum 0]

Great looking fly, I too would like the pattern recipe.

 

The only suggestion that I would make would be to use a keel hook with tungsten wire on the keel portion, or you could use a 1/80 oz. jig hook, so that the fly rides hook up in the water, and not snag grass, weeds, etc.

 

Bill

[Dave Pamenter 0]

No components to add weight? Does it have lead underwrap?

 

It does have a lead wire underwrap. Here is a link to the post by Dazz where he shares the two part video detailing materials and tying procedure.

 

http://www.strikehook.com/forum/15-flyfishing/89421-tying-fishnuts-prawn-fly

[eastern fly 0]

No components to add weight? Does it have lead underwrap?

 

It does have a lead wire underwrap. Here is a link to the post by Dazz where he shares the two part video detailing materials and tying procedure.

 

http://www.strikehook.com/forum/15-flyfishing/89421-tying-fishnuts-prawn-fly

 

Nice videos. I like that fly.

 

Kevin

[Dave Pamenter 0]

Kevin,

 

what is the best way to send a couple of fly's thru the post?

[eastern fly 0]

Kevin,

 

what is the best way to send a couple of fly's thru the post?

 

Get you a supply of Altoids tins. I put foam in the bottom of mine for noise. Aslo I get the envelopes from the Dollar Store. I'm tight or at least my family thinks.

 

Kevin

[Baja_Traveler 0]

Love it! I'm sending off an order to River Roads Creations today so I can make my own. Should be a great fly for the surf!

[Dave Pamenter 0]

Kevin,

 

what is the best way to send a couple of fly's thru the post?

 

Get you a supply of Altoids tins. I put foam in the bottom of mine for noise. Aslo I get the envelopes from the Dollar Store. I'm tight or at least my family thinks.

 

Kevin

 

Kevin,

 

I had to google what Altoid Tins were.............lol, will find something similar, thanks for that.

[eastern fly 0]

Kevin,

 

what is the best way to send a couple of fly's thru the post?

 

Get you a supply of Altoids tins. I put foam in the bottom of mine for noise. Aslo I get the envelopes from the Dollar Store. I'm tight or at least my family thinks.

 

Kevin

 

Kevin,

 

I had to google what Altoid Tins were.............lol, will find something similar, thanks for that.

 

Dont they sell that candy there.?

 

Kevin