Fish and Fly patterns for Ally's Shrimp flies
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Shrimp flies especially for steelhead and Pacific salmon.

Orange, red or purple Ally's Shrimp fly.

Speaking of the angler, how do you recommend your favorite prawn pattern be fished with maximum effectiveness?

How you fish a fly depends on the characteristics of the river or pool and the water conditions. Ally’s Shrimps are made in a variety of colours in addition to the original fly in order to make the pattern more versatile and successful. I have several other patterns that use the same form to further broaden my options. Mostly Ally’s Shrimps are fished on a conventional swing choosing a line type to suit the conditions. It does not seen to matter much about the depth, if fish are willing to come to the top it can be fished only inches down with a full floating line and conversely if conditions dictate that you scrape the bottom they will take it deep. Sometimes working it in short pulls will illicit a response better and in slow or still water it can be hand lined to good effect. This fly has been remarkably successful fished in almost any fashion and I guess that is why it is so popular.

Ally’s Shrimps for Fish and Fly magazine.

The three examples of my patterns have been chosen because they have “Pacific Friendly” colours. If you would like to buy Ally's Shrimps see the fly sale page.

Ally's Shrimp

Ally’s Shrimp

1. Hook – Sizes 14 – 3/0 this example is on a Partridge “Bartleet Supreme”.
2. Tail – Hot orange bucktail (Krystal Hair optional).
3. Body – Rear half red floss, front black floss, rib oval silver.
4. Under wings – Gray squirrel (top and bottom).
5. Over wing – GP tippets.
6. Collar Hackle – Hot orange
7. Head – red

Red Ally's Shrimp

Red Ally’s Shrimp

1. Hook – Sizes 14 – 3/0 this example is on a Partridge “Bartleet Supreme”.
2. Tail – Red bucktail (Krystal Hair optional).
3. Body – Rear half red floss, front black floss, rib oval silver.
4. Under wings – Gray squirrel (top and bottom).
5. Over wing – GP tippets.
6. Collar Hackle – Red
7. Head – red

Purple Ally's Shrimp

Purple Ally’s Shrimp

1. Hook – Sizes 14 – 3/0 this example is on a Partridge “Bartleet Supreme”.
2. Tail – Purple bucktail (Krystal Hair optional).
3. Body – Rear half purple floss, front black floss, rib oval silver.
4. Under wings – Gray squirrel (top and bottom).
5. Over wing – GP tippets.
6. Collar Hackle – Purple
7. Head - Purple
   
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