Shrimp

[dwiltshire]

Hook: Partridge SHR #14
Ballast: Flat lead
Thread: Moser Powersilk 10/0, olive
Shell back: Cream / White raffine, varnish over
Body / legs: Rabbit, in split thread
Antennae: Partridge
Rib: Tying thread

[roeboy]

Class!

Id happily use that

[maharg]

Not came across those hooks, chunky looking thing, will have to keep my eyes open.
Nice tie by the way.
All the best to you and yours,
Graham.

[dwiltshire]

Thanks folks.

Originally Posted by maharg

Not came across those hooks, chunky looking thing,

Graham,

They are indeed bruits! Very, very, very strong and plenty of weight - ideal for tying heavy bugs. They are excellent at hooking up too: razor sharp with an off-set point. Just watch you fingers whilst tying

Cheers,

[silversedge]

cracking dressing there!

[mayflyjunky]

Another great fly

Would that be fished in the same way as a nymph on the river???
Cast up and watched down for takes???

Really intend on taking on the rivers next year.

[dwiltshire]

Many thanks.

Originally Posted by mayflyjunky

Would that be fished in the same way as a nymph on the river???
Cast up and watched down for takes???

As you prefer. It is heavy, but small enough to be cast conventionally and fished upstream - just as you would a PTN or similar. I also like fishing these Czech style on a shorter line.

If the water clarity allows, you can see the fish take the fly - or, as you suggest, a movement on the leader indicates a take. I tend not to fish these shrimps New Zealand style - though I am sure it would work.

Originally Posted by mayflyjunky

Really intend on taking on the rivers next year.

Do it! If you can, go with someone who has fished rivers before and knows what they are doing. Your learning curve will be very steep - but fast!

Cheers,

[steve collyer]

Very nice, Dave

[mayflyjunky]

Thanks for that Dave

I'm afraid I'm on my todd as the rivers are rarely fished around me, but as far as the learning curve goes, with guys like yourself on the forum it shouldn't be too steep

I've had great advice here on the rivers but I started too late in the season last year.

Thanks

[sweenytodd]

Originally Posted by mayflyjunky

I've had great advice here on the rivers but I started too late in the season last year.

Here is a bit of advise , mind the stinging nettles .

Sorry Nice shrimp by the way