FlyFysher
Avalon Shrimp
Splayed rabbit strips and a four-bead monofilament keel define this shrimp pattern.
Mauro Ginevri’s permit pattern uses a suspended bead keel and splayed rabbit strips.
- At the vise
- Advanced
- Common sizes
- #2
At the vise.
Work through the numbered steps in order. Use the written materials and proportions as your guide; select an image for a closer look.
Secure the weight
Cross-wrap dumbbells behind the hook eye; reinforce with glue and carry thread to the bend.
Build the rear
Add a short fox tuft beneath the shank, mono above it, then flash and symmetrical rubber legs.
Wrap marabou
Anchor braid on both sides. Tie marabou by its tip, twist and wrap toward the dumbbells; secure and tease.
Splay the strips
Secure rabbit strips beside the front shank, skin inward and tips rearward. Flare both outward equally.
Cross the shellback
Invert the hook; draw each braid strip forward to the opposite side and secure near the eye.
Close the keel
Thread four beads onto the mono. Anchor its free end near the eye, leaving a curved loop about a quarter-inch clear of the shank.
Finish the head
Whip finish beige thread. Cover with orange thread, finish again, and cure a thin resin coat.
On the water.
Let it sink before a short retrieve and pause. Check that the finished fly rides hook-up.
Find your Avalon Shrimp.
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Recipe references
Original written instructions adapted from the sources below. Materials and methods may vary between versions.
Portrait reference
Pattern dressings vary; use the written recipe for exact materials and proportions.
