Austin Rappuhn

Clear Water Shrimp

$5.95

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Description

Clear Water Shrimp hand tied by disabled fly tier Austin Rappuhn Tied on a size 2 with medium bead chain eyes and 3 9/64 tungsten beads. California Proposition 65 Warning

Specifications

Category

Saltwater Flies

Sink Rate

fast sink

Target Species

inshore

Techniques

casting

Water Column

subsurface

Action

shrimp imitation

Conditions

clear water, open water, vegetation

Field Notes

A shrimp pattern like this is meant to imitate small crustaceans in saltwater flats, estuaries, and clear inshore water. Fish it with short strips and pauses near grass edges, sand pockets, mangroves, or other shrimp-holding structure.

Pros

  • Realistic shrimp profile for clear water
  • Weighted with bead chain eyes and tungsten beads for quick sink
  • Good choice for sight-fishing inshore species

Cons

  • Heavier weight can snag in shallow grass if overworked
  • Best presentation usually requires accurate casting

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