Description
Fly Type: This is a subsurface shrimp imitation and a powerful streamer. The use of marabou combined with the vibrant color makes it a highly effective attractor pattern.
Best Suited For: This is a go-to fly for sea trout (also known as seatrout or havsöring) in coastal waters, as well as for striped bass and other opportunistic coastal predators.
Best Time to Fish: This fly is effective year-round, but it excels in colder seasons and when fished very slowly. The marabou material gives the fly life and movement even with minimal current, making it particularly effective in low-light conditions or when the fish are sluggish.
Water Type: A classic saltwater fly, especially in coastal areas and brackish water.
Best Location: The Pattegris Marabou Shrimp is a great pattern for fishing in shallow coastal bays, over sandy flats, and in eelgrass beds. Its ability to move subtly makes it a fantastic choice for calm, clear water conditions.
Other Value: The key difference from the original Pattegris is the marabou material. Marabou feathers create a soft, pulsating, and incredibly life-like action in the water, even when the fly is at rest. This "breathing" effect often triggers a strike from a cautious fish. The famous pink/orange color is still the primary visual trigger, but the marabou adds a new dimension of movement and realism. Fish it with a slow, stop-and-go retrieve to make the fly's marabou "breathe."