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Popping Shrimp

How do you tie a Popping Shrimp?

Popping Shrimp is a terrestrial fly pattern for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Snook, Tarpon. Find its 9 materials and 18 tying steps below.

The Popping Shrimp is a versatile saltwater fly designed to imitate a shrimp. It is effective for targeting species such as redfish, speckled trout, snook, and tarpon.

Difficulty
4 of 5
Target species
Redfish, Speckled Trout, Snook, Tarpon

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Materials

  • Saltwater Hook, Gamakatsu SL11-3H, sizes 2-4
  • Thread (140 Denier), Tan
  • Tan Craft Fur
  • Krystal Flash, Root Beer
  • Tan Barred Rubber Legs
  • Mono Eyes, Black
  • Monofilament Tippet, 20lb
  • Ice Dub, UV Tan
  • 2mm Foam, Tan

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Tying instructions

  1. Create a thread base extending to the bend of the hook.

  2. Tie in a clump of craft fur extending from the bend.

  3. Tie in a strand of Krystal Flash along the near side of the shank.

  4. Pull the forward-facing flash back along the far side of the shank, secure with thread.

  5. Tie in mono eyes along the near and far side of the hook shank.

  6. Tie in a strand of monofilament extending from the bend.

  7. Tie in a single rubber leg along the near side of the shank.

  8. Pull the forward-facing rubber leg segment to the rear along the far side of the shank.

  9. Cut a strip of craft foam and trim one end to a point.

  10. Secure the trimmed point of foam to the top of the hook shank.

  11. Create a thread loop at the bend, then wrap thread forward.

  12. Wax the thread loop, insert dubbing mix, and pull taut.

  13. Twist the thread creating a dubbing loop, then brush out the dubbing.

  14. Wrap the dubbing loop forward, pulling fibers back with each wrap.

  15. Fold the foam back to create a lip and secure with thread.

  16. Pull the foam taut over the back of the fly and wrap the mono rib forward.

  17. Whip finish and apply superglue to the wraps.

  18. Trim the dubbed body to desired length and trim the foam extending from the bend to a point.

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