FlyFysher
Polar Shrimp
An orange chenille body and white calf-tail wing on a strong steelhead hook.
A compact hairwing dressing for steelhead.
- At the vise
- Intermediate
- Common sizes
- #4–8
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.
Leave head space
Start thread behind the eye, leaving room for the wing fold; cover the shank rearward.
Set the tail
Secure red fibers extending about half a shank length beyond the rear tie-in point.
Wind chenille
Expose and tie in the chenille core. Wind forward, leaving space for collar and head; secure.
Sweep the hackle
Tie in orange saddle and make about four turns, brushing fibers rearward; secure and trim.
Fold the wing
Tie calf hair pointing forward, then fold it back, centered above the body. Tips stop short of the tail.
Finish neatly
Bind the wing fold, form a tapered black thread head, and whip finish with the eye clear.
On the water.
Fish below the surface with a controlled swing, adjusting the presentation to the current.
Find your Polar Shrimp.
Have this pattern tied for your water.
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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.
