01-30-2013, 04:44 AM
[quote flygoddess]I use Scud Back. Nice and stretchy, different colors too.
http://www.wapsifly.com/sk.html
Of course the key element here is the "Shrimp Foil" The sheen. I am not sure if Mylar could work as it doesn't stretch.
http://www.bluequillangler.com/Products/...QhOlr_VnQU
Material List:
#4 Hook
.25 Lead Wire
3/0 Danville Pink Thread
Pink Condom
Shrimp Foil
6x Mono Rib
Tying Instructions: Hook. Secure Thread. Wrap Wire. Tie in condom. make even base of pink thread. twist condom. wrap up to where the hook flatens out. untwist condom. wrap up to eye. with untiwsted condom wrap all they way back to the bend. tie off at bend. tie in shrimp foil and rib. with big space wrap thread to front of fly. pull shrimp foil over. wrap untwisted condom over. rib with mono. whip finish.[/quote] I love the shrimp foil! I am excited to tie these up... So are they an effective fly locally? After a rain storm maybe? Thanks for the recipe FG
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http://www.wapsifly.com/sk.html
Of course the key element here is the "Shrimp Foil" The sheen. I am not sure if Mylar could work as it doesn't stretch.
http://www.bluequillangler.com/Products/...QhOlr_VnQU
Material List:
#4 Hook
.25 Lead Wire
3/0 Danville Pink Thread
Pink Condom
Shrimp Foil
6x Mono Rib
Tying Instructions: Hook. Secure Thread. Wrap Wire. Tie in condom. make even base of pink thread. twist condom. wrap up to where the hook flatens out. untwist condom. wrap up to eye. with untiwsted condom wrap all they way back to the bend. tie off at bend. tie in shrimp foil and rib. with big space wrap thread to front of fly. pull shrimp foil over. wrap untwisted condom over. rib with mono. whip finish.[/quote] I love the shrimp foil! I am excited to tie these up... So are they an effective fly locally? After a rain storm maybe? Thanks for the recipe FG
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