Windram's Sparkling Shrimp Crustacean Saltwater Hook : #4 or #6 standard shank saltwater. Thread : Pink flat waxed nylon. Tail : Pale pink rabbit or marabou. Flash : Pink crystal flash. Eyes : Lead eyes, pre-painted, size to match hook. Body : Pearl or shrimp pink E-Z shape sparkle body.
Tying Instructions 1) Place hook in vice. tie in and make a base of thread along hook shank. 2) Tie in a clump of rabbit fur or marabou for tail. Lash material halfway down the hook bend; this will aid fly in swimming with hook point up. 3) Tie in a few strands of Krystalflash on top approx. twice as long as tail. 4) Tie in eyes just before bend of hook, figure 8, add a drop of crazy glue. 5) Wrap thread toward hook eye creating a tapered body. whip finish and remove thread. 6) Give the EZ shape sparkle body a shake, remove cap, and apply to body. use the tip to push the sparkle body into place filling in the area around the eyes, then coat the rest of the hook shank. 7) Place fly in a foam block and allow to dry overnight.
Fly Notes This fly is one of a series of flies developed by Chris Windram using his EZ Shape Sparkle Body. Some of the advantages of using Sparkle Body is that it requires no mixing, produces no fumes or odors and the flies don't need to be rotated. Sparkle Body can used to form heads, epoxy-like bodies and can be used to form crab and shrimp bodies. This pattern was developed by Chris primarily as a bonefish pattern. It has now successfully taken Black Bream in Western Australia and no doubt would take its share of fish on the flats of our northern waters. Tied correctly, the fly rides hook up and produces a swimming and wobbling action when retrieved.
Fishing Notes
Location Notes It has now successfully taken Black Bream in Western Australia.
Prey Notes The pattern is designed to imitate the appearance of a fleeing shrimp. When at rest, the tail gives the impression of the shrimp defending itself.
Tier Kevin McDonald

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