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Diamond Shrimp (Hanley)

| Name |
Diamond Shrimp |
| Category |
Pacific Salmon |
| Hook |
Saltwater; Size 5 to 7 |
| Thread |
White or Pink, 6/0 standard or single-strand floss |
| Antennae |
A few strands of pearlescent Krystal Flash and gold Flashabou |
| Skirt |
White or pink rabbit fur, applied in a dubbing loop |
| Body |
Pearl, gold, or fluorescent shrimp-pink diamond braid |
| Head |
Tying thread |
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Diamond Shrimp, was originated by Ken
Hanley
and came from his excellent book, Fly Fishing the Pacific Inshore.
Mr. Hanley notes that 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 and krill. |