Inspired by Danish patterns designed for hunting Baltic sea trout, this shrimp imitation is a versatile all-around fly that works equally well for estuary fishing and open-sea fishing.
More suggestive than imitative, it proves highly attractive from May onward, when warming waters trigger the first food chains necessary for bass to resume activity after their spawning period.
The retrieve consists of a dynamic stop-and-go alternating sharp strips and pauses. Its weed-guard setup allows safe prospecting in heavily cluttered areas where the most challenging fish lurk, particularly near oyster farms or harbor riprap.
Be sure to rinse this fly in fresh water after each use.
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