Description
Fly Type: This is a subsurface shrimp imitation and streamer pattern. The use of Arctic Fox fur gives it a very realistic and lifelike quality.
Best Suited For: An exceptional fly for targeting coastal predators that feed on shrimp. It's a go-to pattern for sea trout (also known as seatrout or havsöring) as well as for striped bass and other opportunistic coastal species.
Best Time to Fish: This fly is effective year-round, but it excels in colder seasons and when fished very slowly. The fox fur gives the fly a pulsating 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 Fox Shrimp is a great pattern for fishing in shallow coastal bays, over sandy flats, in eelgrass beds, or over rocky bottoms. Its ability to move subtly makes it a fantastic choice for calm, clear water conditions.
Other Value: The key to this fly's success is the Arctic Fox fur used in its construction. The fur's long, soft fibers provide a fluid, pulsating, and incredibly life-like action in the water that other materials can't easily replicate. This "breathing" effect often triggers a strike from a cautious fish. The Fox Shrimp is designed to be a realistic imitation, and it's best fished with a slow, stop-and-go retrieve to make the fly "come alive" in the water.