Thursday, January 4, 2007

Ally's Shrimp

From Ted in College Park, Washington comes "Ally's Shrimp", a terrific version of Alastair Gowans' classic prawn pattern.

Hook- Daiichi 2161 #1
Thread-6/0 red Uni
Tail- long Orange Bucktail over 1 strand UV Orange and 1 rainbow Krystal Flash folded twice to give 8 strands.
Rib-Silver oval
Body- In two equal parts Chinese Red Uni-Stretch and Black Floss
Beard and underwing-Grey Squirrel
Over wing- GP Tippet
Hackle- Orange Cock, Doubled or Orange Guinea 3 wraps followed by 3 wraps of Orange Duck Flank
Head-Red

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