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Ron Head’s Red Eyed Shrimp fly pattern tied by Darrell Olson
Saltwater Fly

Ron Head’s Red Eyed Shrimp

Tied by Darrell Olson

Ron Head’s Red Eyed Shrimp recipe

HookMustad, S71SAP, Size 4
Thread3/0 Olive
EyesExtra-Small Red Lead Eyes
AntennaJavelina (Collared Peccary) Bristles and Olive Arctic Fox Tail
HeadBrown Hackle
Body HackleBrown Hackle
BodyVariegated Chenille, Brown & Yellow

About this fly

Ron Head’s Red Eyed Shrimp This shrimp pattern is ideal for those flats that are no deeper than 18 inches or less. It is a small shrimp pattern that lands softly so not to spook those redfish.

What the Ron Head’s Red Eyed Shrimp imitates

Tied for: Saltwater (general)

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