Alex Jardine Fly Tying - Freshwater Shrimp (Scud / Gamarus) for Rivers - 18/10/20

Welcome to Alex Jardine's fortnightly fly tying live stream, looking to help offer new patterns, interesting techniques and hopefully a bit of fishing fun for Sunday nights.
Featured Flies and their Materials:
1. The Flat Wire Shrimp
tying Materials:
Hook: Partridge - K5AY
Thread: Semperfli Nano Silk 18/0 - White
Wire: Hends 0.3mm Flat Lead Wire
Shell back: Semperfli Thin Nymph Skin 3mm - Clear
Body: Hare’s Ear - Natural
2. The BB Shrimp
tying Materials:
Hook: Partridge - K4AY
Beads: Fulling Mill Tungsten Counter Sunk - Copper & Black Nickel
Thread: Semperfli Nano Silk 18/0 - White
Hackle: English Partridge - Natural
Shell back: Semperfli Thin Nymph Skin 3mm - Clear
Body: Fasna Squirrel Dub - Natural Candy
Thorax: Fasna Squirrel Dub - Natural Candy
3. The Funky Shrimp
tying Materials:
Hook: Partridge - K4AY
Wire: Lead Wire - 0.37 mm
Thread: Semperfli Waxed Thread 12/0 - Fl. Pink
Shell back: Broad Flat Tinsel 3mm - Pearl
Body: 50/50 mix - Hareline Ice Dub - UV FL. Hot Pink and UV Lavender
4. The Tango Shrimp
tying Materials:
Hook: Partridge - K4AY
Wire: Lead Wire - 0.37 mm
Thread: Semperfli Waxed Thread 12/0 - Orange
Shell back: Semperfli Thin Nymph Skin 3mm - Golden Brown
Body: 75/25 mix - Nature’s Spirit African Goat Dubbing - Tan (42) & Hends Micro Flash Dubbing - MFD 94
5. The Dirty Bug Shrimp
tying Materials:
Hook: Partridge - K4AY
Wire: Lead Wire - 0.37 mm
Thread: Semperfli Waxed Thread 12/0 - Orange
Rib: Semperfli Wire 1mm - Copper
Body: Semperfli Dirty Bug Yarn - Danica
Under Body: Semperfli Fluoro Brite 20D - Orange #7
Back: Sharpie Pen - Brown
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Tight lines and strong threads
Alex

[@Tjk186]

Love the way you're in control when progressively tying in the segmented shell backs with nano silk... and that one turn of thread, before you start rib wrapping, is a great/helpful idea...fly shapes look very natural and slimmer/less bulky ...thanks for sharing

[@trevorgreen2370]

Wow, what a great session. This is the first time I've tuned in. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@AlexJardineFlyFishing]

Thanks Trevor, glad you found them useful. Will be getting some new ones out soon...

[@alvydass4004]

Super shrimp Alex,thank you!

[@AlexJardineFlyFishing]

Thank you too!

[@tombenzing4873]

Nice tips for tying shrimp patterns. I especially like the fine details about securing weight and back materials!

[@brianfeeney9493]

Thank YOU for sharing Your Knowledge with us Alex 🎣🎣🎣

[@AlexJardineFlyFishing]

Thanks for watching Brian! Hope you find some useful patterns in the videos.

[@brianfeeney9493]

It is Most Wonderful ....... to have Other’s Perspectives ......... on Our Wonderful Craft & Art !!! Thank You 🎣☀️🎣

[@regkane-Pluvis]

Hi Alex fantastic video, please turn the volume up on the new videos .. thanks Reg

[@AlexJardineFlyFishing]

Hi Reg, many thanks. Hopefully fix any audio issues on the latest video about Blue Winged Olive. Go check it out and let me know.
Tight lines, Alex!

[@sbummel2975]

Hi Alex the Funky Shrimp is absolute deadly pattern. Nice to see you, maybe in future on the EWF.

[@AlexJardineFlyFishing]

Thanks! It is a great fly, has proved deadly over the seasons. Hopefully will make it back to the EWF in the future, such a fantastic event and of course great beer!