Ultimate Shrimp

Published on Sep 16. 2016 - 8 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Step by step instructions for a variation of the Ultimate Shrimp. A truly deadly flats pattern for a wide range of species including bonefish, permit and trigger fish. Tie some and try them for your next flats trip.
Materials used
Hook: Gamakatsu SL12 or similar
Legs: silli legs
Mouthparts: marabou
Eyes: EP crab eyes or similar
Weight: dumbell eyes
Body: UV resin (optional Loon sparkle powder)

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