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Umpqua Feather Merchants

Mantis Shrimp

$5.55

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Description

Umpqua Feather Merchants has a legacy of producing the highest quality flies and fly fishing gear including packs, leader & tippet, fly tying, and streamside gear.

Fishing Profile

Best for
Inshore Saltwater
Presentation
Subsurface, Pulsing Streamer Movement With Leg Flutter
Techniques
Casting
Conditions
Open Water, Low Light

Field Notes

Cast and strip the streamer to imitate a shrimp/mantis shrimp moving through the water column. Use short to medium strips with occasional pauses to let the fly sink and pulse naturally. Works well when fish are actively feeding on small crustaceans.

Pros

  • Crustacean profile can trigger aggressive strikes
  • Streamer movement from legs/feathering adds realism
  • Versatile for stripping at different speeds

Cons

  • Best results require active stripping/animation
  • May snag in heavy cover depending on retrieve

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