Orvis UK

Ally's Shrimp

$3.65

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Description

Developed by Alistair Gowans to simulate the translucent, shrimp like crustaceans he had seen in the trawler catches. This pattern is one of the all rounder's of Salmon fishing and again, should be in every angler's pocket. Ideal for big water and in the spring when you need to get down to the fish Size: 8

Specifications

Category

Salmon Flies

Target Species

salmon-steelhead

Techniques

casting

Water Column

bottom

Conditions

open water, current

Field Notes

A classic salmon fly pattern designed to imitate translucent shrimp and other crustaceans. It is described as ideal for big water and for situations where you need to get down to the fish, making it a good choice for deeper presentations and searching water.

Pros

  • Classic all-round salmon pattern
  • Good for big water and deeper presentations
  • Shrimp/crustacean profile can trigger salmon

Cons

  • Not a general-purpose lure for other species
  • Effectiveness depends on getting the fly down to feeding fish

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