Description
Fly Type: This is a subsurface shrimp imitation and streamer pattern. Its design combines a natural color with a subtle flash to attract fish.
Best Suited For: An exceptional fly for targeting coastal and saltwater predators. It's a go-to pattern for sea trout, striped bass, and other species that feed on shrimp in coastal environments.
Best Time to Fish: This fly is effective year-round. The natural brown color makes it a perfect imitation for most water conditions, and the subtle flash makes it a good choice in both clear and slightly murky water. It's particularly useful when fish are being selective and looking for a more realistic presentation.
Water Type: A saltwater fly, especially in coastal areas and brackish water.
Best Location: The Crystal Shrimp Brown works best when fished over rocky bottoms, in shallow coastal bays, or in lagoon areas. It should be fished near the bottom where shrimp live and scurry.
Other Value: The key to this fly's success is its realistic appearance. The brown color perfectly mimics a shrimp camouflaged against the rocks and substrate. The "Crystal" material provides a translucent, buggy, and slightly shiny body that adds a realistic sheen and subtle flash. This gives the fly a life-like, "scurrying" motion in the water. Fish it with a slow, jerky retrieve to imitate a fleeing shrimp, which often triggers an aggressive take from a hungry predator.