Name Ballina Grey Shrimp Category Atlantic Salmon, Low Water Shrimp Hook Size 6 to 12, Salmon Hook Thread Black Tag Flat or Oval Copper Tinsel Tail Golden Pheasant Red Breast Feather Rear Body Orange Floss Ribbing Oval Copper Tinsel Middle Hackle White Hackle Front Body Dark Blue Floss Ribbing Oval Copper Tinsel Front Hackle Badger or Grizzly Head Black

Note: This pattern came from the fine book by Peter O'Reilly, Trout & Salmon Flies of Ireland. He writes that this Shrimp Fly pattern is a local pattern much used on the tidal waters of the Moy. It works well on dull, overcast, or rainy days.