Dave's Shrimp

 

Dave's Shrimp

Dave Whitlock Fly Pattern

Hook - Mustad 3906, 3906B or equivalent, size 8-14

Weight - Lead/lead free wire

Thread - Olive

Tail - Barred wood duck flank feather fibers or teal

Body - Mixed olive, amber, gray fur dubbing

Throat - Barred wood duck flank feather fibers or teal

Head - Tying thread

Bend the hook with needle nose pliers up about one-quarter length behind the eye as shown above.

The eye should be approximately parallel with the hook shank.

Reference - Art Flick's Master Fly Tying Guide