Tying a Veverka's Mantis Shrimp
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Step by step instructions for a very effective flats fly. Tie these in a range of sizes and colors to suit your target species and locations.
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Materials Used
Hook: Saltwater size 8-1/0
Weight: bead chain-dumbbell eyes
Tail: Craft fur
Antenna: Crystal flash
Eyes: Burnt mono
Rostrum: Rabbit fur
Legs: silli legs
Body: Dubbed craft fur
Weed guard: hard nylon
Really interesting coloration. I can't say I've ever seen a shrimp that color but I see the appeal for the fish. All the best, Sean
Sean Mooney in the tropics it's not uncommon for mantis shrimp to be darker depending on the colour of the bottom substrate where they live. We observed a lot of shrimps like this in Okinawa last year
Thanks for that. I have never been to Japan, or Okinawa. I have always wanted to go there. I probably will never get there though because I haven't the means. I am sure there are many things in this world that I will never see, and many only on television. All the best Martyn, Sean
i can't agree more. really strange colors...
Very nice light weight pattern.Love the use of rubber legs on this one. I've tied up half a dozen of the carrot cake in tan and olive and one in black. I'm going to do up some of the Veverka's to compliment my shrimp/craw offerings. I really think for warmwater these will perform well in finesse fishing situations. Thanks for sharing!
charles mc farlane Yeah I agree. Smallies like them for sure
Nice!