Mourne Orange & Gold Shrimp

Mourne Orange & Gold Shrimp Description

The Morune Orange & Gold Shrimp salmon fly originates on the River Mourne (Foyle Area). If anything it's slightly better than the standard Orange & Gold shrimp pattern. The Mourne Orange & Gold Shrimp will take either fresh or resident fish in most conditions.

Mourne Orange & Gold Shrimp Pattern

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

Mourne Orange & Gold Shrimp Tying Instructions

Brendan Garland (aka Tailfire) demonstrates how to tie the Mourne Orange & Gold Shrimp