Barbie Shrimp

Written by John Larson aka-Alpinefly Hits: 513

Fly Materials

Body	Tie in Pink, V- Rib, a section of Olive thread (6/0), and either hot pink or hot orange egg yarn behind eyes. Wrap thread to hook eye (leave room) making taper of shrimp body; wrap egg yarn over that; wrap V-Rib over this to hook and tie off; now rib wi

Tying Instructions

Instructions

Note:
Shane Stalcup was the innovator of a pattern called the Softex Scud (refer to
page 40 of Fly Tyer Magazine Summer 2002). This is my own version geared for
places like Lees Ferry (Arizona). I also use Softex on other patterns of mine
(look for future recipes).

Finish:
Turn shrimp right side up; coat with Softex letting it drip down & let dry.
Trim legs to taper (refer to picture).

Tie in Pink, V- Rib, a section of Olive thread (6/0), and either hot pink or hot orange egg yarn behind eyes. Wrap thread to hook eye (leave room) making taper of shrimp body; wrap egg yarn over that; wrap V-Rib over this to hook and tie off; now rib wi