P S Shrimp saltwater fly tying
A shrimp pattern that I made for sea trout fishing in saltwater and brackish water estuaries in Scandinavia. P S Shrimp stands for Plain Simple Shrimp, since this fly is pretty easy to tie and super effective. I use several different hooks models for this one: short shank as well as long shank shrimp hooks. P S Shrimp (with affiliate links) Hook: I tie it on a wide range of hooks: Partridge Saltwater Shrimp and a wide gap sickle style hook and several models of Ahrex hooks. Thread: Mostly I use white you choose the brand Tail: Natural Sculpin Wool (Dark Roe Orange) suggesting the mouth parts of the shrimp Eyes: Easy Shrimp Eyes (Black) Butt: Natural Sculpin Wool (Dark Roe Orange). This is used to spread the hackle Feelers: strands of Mother of Pearl soft flash (or Crystal flash or similar) Hackle: Teal or grey mallard as legs Body: Woolly Sparkle Dub (
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