CDC Shrimp (Andersen) Name CDC Shrimp Category Pacific Salmon Hook Saltwater; Size 4 to 8 Thread Match body color, 6/0 Antennae Stripped Grizzly hackle Mouthparts Teal flank fibers Eyes 10 lb test monofilament, burned on the ends to form darkened ball Shellback Clear or speckled/mottled synthetic skin (I used olive Scud Back here) Body Fluorescent pink, orange, rust brown, white, tan, or golden olive SLF dubbing Legs Pale yellow or light dun CDC feather, folded over back (try to get it a just a little fuller than what you see here.) Ribbing 6-lb test monofilament Head Tying thread CDC Shrimp, originated by Michael Anderson and named for the life-like material used for the legs is now well-known as a highly productive fly. This pattern came from the excellent book by Ken Hanley Fly Fishing the Pacific Inshore. Mr. Hanley mentions it as a good fly for Pink Salmon and suggests fishing it in the estuaries and around kelp beds. It is meant to be suggestive of euphasiid shrimp.		.