Magenta Shrimp

Magenta Shrimp Description

The Magenta Shrimp salmon fly, like many of the other patterns with purple, can be a deadly Grilse fly on bright sunny days, on clear water.

Magenta Shrimp Pattern

Hook: Esmond Drury
Thread: Thread
Tag: Flat or Oval Silver tinsel
Tail: Golden pheasant Red breast feather
Rear Body: Red seal's fur
Rear Body Rib: Fine Oval or Flat Silver tinsel
Mid Hackle: Light Magenta cock saddle
Front Body: Black seal's fur
Front Body Rib: Oval Silver tinsel
Wings: Jungle cock
Front Hackle: Badger cock
Head: Black