Swinford Blue Salmon Fly - Proven Irish Shrimp Pattern!

In this fly tying tutorial, I demonstrate how to tie the Swinford Blue, a classic Irish shrimp salmon fly that originated on the River Moy in Ireland. This proven salmon fly pattern is highly effective for spring salmon and grilse, particularly in low water conditions when fished in smaller sizes. The Swinford Blue is a staple River Moy pattern and performs exceptionally well as a shrimp-style fly for Atlantic salmon. This video is part of the Flies of the River Moy series — a collection of fly tying videos showcasing traditional and modern salmon fly patterns developed specifically for the River Moy. Whether you’re new to fly tying or an experienced salmon angler, this tutorial provides step-by-step guidance on tying an authentic Irish shrimp fly with traditional materials. If you enjoy salmon fly tying and Irish fly fishing content, please consider subscribing for more tutorials and fishing videos. 👉 Subscribe here for more fly tying and fly fishing videos:    / @seánwoodsfishing   💡 Learn how to tie the perfect Irish shrimp tail in this quick tutorial:    • Irish Shrimp Fly Tails Explained in 5 Mins...   🪶 Fly Dressing Tag: Silver oval Tail: Golden pheasant breast feather Rear Body: Red floss or wool Rear Rib: Silver wire or oval Mid Hackle: Orange Front Body: Blue floss or wool Front Rib: Silver wire or oval UK reared Jungle Cock Front Hackle: Badger #FlyTying #SalmonFishing #RiverMoy