Description
Fly Type: This is a subsurface shrimp imitation and nymph pattern. The name refers to its key features: a lifelike, "Alive" movement in the water, and its pink color, which is a powerful attractor.
Best Suited For: An excellent fly for targeting a variety of saltwater species that feed on shrimp and crustaceans. It is a go-to pattern for sea trout, bonefish, striped bass, and other coastal predators.
Best Time to Fish: This fly works well year-round. The pink color is particularly effective in both clear water and during low-light conditions as it provides a strong silhouette.
Water Type: Primarily a saltwater fly, but it can also be used in brackish water.
Best Location: It's a fly for coastal flats, shallows, and near eelgrass beds where shrimp are a primary food source.
Other Value: The key to this fly's success is its realistic body shape and action. The materials provide a very subtle, pulsating, and lifelike movement in the water that perfectly mimics a swimming shrimp. The pink color is a perfect imitation for a variety of shrimp and crabs, and it's a great choice for when fish are being selective. The best way to fish it is with a slow, short retrieve with pauses to let the fly move naturally in the water, perfectly mimicking a foraging or swimming shrimp.