Snapping Shrimp

Fly: Doug Jeffries, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Mustad 34007 size 6, 4 or 2
Thread: Pink or tan Danville Flymaster Plus
Tag: Small ball fiery orange dubbing
Body: Tan Aunt Lydia Sparkle Yarn, separate into a single strand
Body: Tan or white small braided mylar tubing or tan McFlyon fibers or tan Aunt Lydia’s Sparkle Yarn (single strand); wrapped to eye; tan hackle palmered over body
Wing: Gold McFlyon fibers or tan Kraft Fur; banded with brown or tan pen
Head: Tan or pink thread

Note: Usually tied unweighted; works great for spooky bonefish in shallow water; fairly weedless also.

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