Relaxing Fly Tying: Shrimp Fly

🦐 My shrimpiest shrimp to date! Mad scientist energy in the fly room this week, but I wouldn’t have it any other way! There may or may not be a small rectangle missing from our guest bathroom shower curtain… ✂️ Want to tie this fly yourself? Materials and tools are listed and linked below! ❓ Want to try fly tying but don’t know where to begin? Start here: https://shetiesflies.com/tying-essent... Fly: Shrimpiest Shrimp Tied by: Erin Hyde Target species: Opportunistic predatory fish ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to support the channel? You rock! Thank you! ☕ Buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/shetiesflies 👕 Buy merch here: https://shetiesflies.com/shop/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Materials: Hook (#2): https://collabs.shop/70aez7 Thread: https://collabs.shop/5cjk7b Weight (0.35): https://collabs.shop/jdes5r Underbody thread: https://collabs.shop/j3wkdo Back legs (white): https://collabs.shop/ciuub2 Front legs: Stash buster!! Any small feathers not ideal for other purposes! Eyes: https://collabs.shop/olsd3g - these are better than the ones I used Eye color: https://amzn.to/4daBgBj UV gel: https://amzn.to/4daBgBj Antennae: https://collabs.shop/koucjn Shell: https://amzn.to/4sxucD9 Shell/leg tip color: https://amzn.to/4sxucD9 Shell sealer: https://amzn.to/3OWFQJx Foam: https://collabs.shop/0qm1zt Monofilament thread: https://collabs.shop/iscyfe --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tools: Vise: https://collabs.shop/senodv Bobbin: https://collabs.shop/fgosv2 Scissors: https://collabs.shop/v6855l Flat nose pliers: https://amzn.to/4sqSxdU UV Light: https://amzn.to/40pTEzr --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Video/photo equipment: Camera: https://amzn.to/4glTq2k Probe lens: https://amzn.to/44tpEVw Macro lens: https://amzn.to/47jBPUD Light: https://amzn.to/3XojEZ4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A list of recommended reads can be found here: https://amzn.to/3XxqSvs IG:   / _shetiesflies_   TikTok:   / shetiesflies   FB:   / the.shetiesflies   Disclaimer: As an Amazon and Fly Fish Food Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #flytying #flyfishing #relaxing