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EP Shrimp

How do you tie a EP Shrimp?

EP Shrimp is a streamer fly pattern for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Saltwater Species. Find its 8 materials and 9 tying steps below.

The EP Shrimp is a simple yet effective saltwater pattern designed to imitate shrimp. It is commonly used for targeting redfish and speckled trout.

Difficulty
2 of 5
Target species
Redfish, Speckled Trout, Saltwater Species

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At the vise

Materials

  • Saltwater Hook, Gamakatsu SL11-3H, sizes 4-8
  • Thread (70 Denier), Tan
  • Bead Chain Eyes, Small, Silver
  • Tan Craft Fur
  • EP Shrimp Dub Brush, Tan
  • Mono Eyes, Black
  • Krystal Flash, Root Beer
  • UV Resin

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Tying instructions

  1. Place the hook in the vise and start the thread at the hook shank.

  2. Tie in bead chain eyes on top of the hook shank and secure with super glue.

  3. Tie in a clump of craft fur extending 1-2 hook lengths beyond the bend.

  4. Build up the thread base at the rear of the shank.

  5. Tie in mono eyes on each side, angled slightly downward, and secure with super glue.

  6. Tie in a dubbing brush at the rear of the shank and trim excess wire.

  7. Wrap the dubbing brush forward, pulling fibers back between wraps.

  8. Secure the dubbing brush behind the bead chain and trim excess.

  9. Whip finish, comb fibers toward the back of the fly, and coat with super glue.

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