Help - trying to find a shrimp pattern

[sunkistbob]

Hi All

Trying to find a pattern for a pink shrimp or just a general shrimp pattern as I am trying my hand at Grayling fishing for the first time on Sunday

Perhaps it is just me but I couldnt find one on here


Many thanks for any help rendered



Ben

[Buzz]

Try this:-

http://www.flyforums.co.uk/fly-tying...ink-charm.html

[sunkistbob]

Thanks Buzz - will try that one out



Ben

[FLIMAN]

The pink charm is a fantastic bug, in deep or slightly coloured water I think it is one of the best. However in shallow water, very clear water or on a beat were the fish have been hammered with pink patterns, I find a slightly less lairy pattern works a lot better.
I use a version which I call the "Dirty Pink Shrimp", the dressing goes as follows :

Hook: TMC 2499 SPBL Sizes 14-18
Thread : Shell Pink UTC
Underbody: Fine Lead Wire
Body: Shrimp Pink Sow Scud Dubbing
Shellback : Pink Thinskin
Rib: Pink Wire
Head: Shell Pink thread varnished and then two black paint dots added as eyes.Once the eyes have dried give the head another coat of varnish to stop them comming off.

If the Sow Scud Dubbing is very pink (teh mix tends to vary slightly), I dull it down with either some hare's ear or some grey syenthetic dubbing.

For me this is my best grayling pattern by far, on the southern chalkstreams the smaller size 16's and 18's are devilishly effective.... Give it a go and let me know how you get on.

I am at work otherwise I would post a picture for you....

[ACW]

Ben
keep it simple. mine are a lead wrap over wound with pink or red silk rib of pink or silver wire dubbed with a pink dubbing,small 14 16&18 work wher we will be sunday !

[sunkistbob]

Andy, I may have to have a peek at these beauties of yours though, as a beginner tyer, I do need a few images in an SBS to guide me along.

I will have a seat in the office tomorrow night (with a dark rum to aid my creativity) and tie up a few.

Grommit posted me a few goodies to play with so see you Sunday


Ben

[BRUCE1]

try this tied by mr wiltshire himself ...

FlyTyingForum.com - Pink Shrimp (DW)

[Mrtrout]

Originally Posted by Buzz

Try this:-

http://www.flyforums.co.uk/fly-tying...ink-charm.html

Mark, I have just saved that in my favourites folder.
Ben you won't go far wrong with one of those on the end.
Have a great day mate.
S.

[flyinghigh]

see for the lead could you use solder as its all I have at the moment and theres no fishing shops open at the minute.

Flyinghigh

[steve collyer]

Is it a shrimp, or a ma...?
Anyway, it's $hit hot for Grayling