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Avalon Shrimp
How do you tie a Avalon Shrimp?
Avalon Shrimp is a streamer fly pattern for saltwater. Find its 8 materials and 17 tying steps below.
- Difficulty
- 3 of 5
- Target species
- saltwater
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At the vise
Materials
- Hook: Daiichi 2546 size 2
- Thread: Light yellow
- Eyes: Small lead dumbbell eyes
- Tail: Black crystal flash
- Body: Orange glo-bug yarn
- Body: Cream rayon chenille
- Weed guard: 15-20lb monofilament
- Claws: Cream rabbit strip
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Tying instructions
Secure the hook in the vise.
Start the thread behind the eye and wrap to the bend.
Tie in the lead dumbbell eyes on top of the shank, leaving a small space behind the eye.
Apply super glue to the thread wraps.
Tie in a strand of black crystal flash for the tail.
Tie in orange glo-bug yarn on top of the shank.
Tie in cream rayon chenille for the body.
Wrap the chenille forward to the eyes and tie off.
Tie in the monofilament weed guard.
Thread 4-5 beads onto the monofilament.
Tie the monofilament down behind the eyes.
Trim the monofilament short.
Tie in the cream rabbit strip for the claws.
Measure the rabbit strip so the hide overlaps the egg sack and the fur extends further.
Tie in the rabbit strip.
Trim the rabbit strip to length.
Whip finish and apply head cement.