The freshwater shrimp is one of the most consistent and abundant food sources for both trout and grayling. Found in large numbers in rivers and stillwaters alike, it’s a pattern that should never be overlooked. This Epoxy Back Shrimp offers a highly effective imitation, with a subtle profile and a natural translucency that closely matches the real thing.
The epoxy back adds durability while also giving the fly a slight sheen, helping it stand out just enough without looking unnatural. Beneath the body, the fibres create a gentle, lifelike movement as the fly drifts or is retrieved, imitating the natural motion of shrimp in the water.
While shrimp patterns are widely used on rivers - particularly when targeting grayling or feeding trout - they are often underused on stillwaters. In truth, many lake fish feed heavily on shrimp, sometimes to the point of being completely preoccupied with them. Whether you’re fishing a slow nymph on a river or a steady retrieve on a reservoir, this is a dependable, fish-catching pattern.
A quiet, consistent performer - and one that earns its place in any well-thought-out fly box.
