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Shrimp and Scud

What Are Shrimp Flies?
Shrimp flies are imitations of various crustaceans, particularly freshwater shrimp (scuds/gammarus) and saltwater shrimp. They're designed to mimic these important food sources that many fish species feed on heavily.
Freshwater Shrimp Patterns:
  • Scud/Gammarus Imitations: Curved body patterns imitating freshwater shrimp
  • Olive Shrimp: Most common color for UK waters
  • Pink/Orange Shrimp: Bright attractors that can be deadly
  • Weighted Versions: With bead heads for deeper fishing
Key Characteristics:
  • Curved Body: Distinctive shrimp-like curved profile
  • Ribbing: Segmented appearance with wire or tinsel
  • Shellback: Often with a clear or colored back
  • Legs/Antennae: Sometimes include rubber legs or hackle fibers
  • Natural Colors: Olive, tan, pink, orange variations
What They Imitate:
  • Freshwater Shrimp: Gammarus and other freshwater crustaceans
  • Scuds: Small freshwater amphipods
  • Sowbugs: Aquatic isopods (pill bugs)
  • General Crustaceans: Any small aquatic crustacean life
When to Use Them:
  • Stillwater: Particularly effective on lakes and reservoirs
  • Spring Creeks: Excellent in chalk streams with high crustacean populations
Model: 150-4
Shrimp Flies, an important part of the trouts diet, they will feed on shrimp. Most of the lakes and still waters have an abundant freshwater shrimp population living in the shallow areas of a lake in among the bottom vegetation.Equally useful when unweighted...
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Model: 158-5
Scud Flies are a crustacean which is a source of food the trout love. The colour range in the water is varied so have a few of each in your box. They generally are active in overcast conditions and increase both early and late season. Tied on a goldhead for a fast sink, fish them near the bottom whe..
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Model: 118-7
Hares Ear Shrimp, two sizes available..
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Model: 158-2
Scud Flies are a crustacean which is a source of food the trout love. The colour range in the water is varied so have a few of each in your box. They generally are active in overcast conditions and increase both early and late season. Tied on a goldhead for a fast sink, fish them near the bottom whe..
£0.60
Ex Tax:£0.50
Model: 158-4
Scud Flies are a crustacean which is a source of food the trout love. The colour range in the water is varied so have a few of each in your box. They generally are active in overcast conditions and increase both early and late season. Tied on a goldhead for a fast sink, fish them near the bottom whe..
£0.60
Ex Tax:£0.50
Model: 158/9
The shrimp nymph is an all year fly for trout grayling and char. The shrimp is a curious little humpbacked creature which scuttles around in the bottom and often swims on its side in looping runs. It also drifts with the current appearing to be relocating. Copy either of these habits and you will do..
£0.60
Ex Tax:£0.50
Model: 158-1
Scud Flies are a crustacean which is a source of food the trout love. The colour range in the water is varied so have a few of each in your box. They generally are active in overcast conditions and increase both early and late season. Tied on a goldhead for a fast sink, fish them near the bottom whe..
£0.60
Ex Tax:£0.50
Model: 150-3
The purple shrimp nymph is an all year fly for trout grayling and char. The shrimp is a curious little humpbacked creature which scuttles around in the bottom and often swims on its side in looping runs. It also drifts with the current appearing to be relocating. Copy either of these habits and you ..
£0.60
Ex Tax:£0.50
Model: 150-1
The shrimp nymph is an all year fly for trout grayling and char. The shrimp is a curious little humpbacked creature which scuttles around in the bottom and often swims on its side in looping runs. It also drifts with the current appearing to be relocating. Copy either of these habits and you will do..
£0.60
Ex Tax:£0.50
Model: 158-6
Scud Flies are a crustacean which is a source of food the trout love. The colour range in the water is varied so have a few of each in your box. They generally are active in overcast conditions and increase both early and late season. Tied on a goldhead for a fast sink, fish them near the bottom whe..
£0.60
Ex Tax:£0.50
Model: 158-3
Scud Flies are a crustacean which is a source of food the trout love. The colour range in the water is varied so have a few of each in your box. They generally are active in overcast conditions and increase both early and late season. Tied on a goldhead for a fast sink, fish them near the bottom whe..
£0.60
Ex Tax:£0.50
Model: 509-7
Barbless Scud Flies are a crustacean which is a source of food the trout love. The colour range in the water is varied so have a few of each in your box. They generally are active in overcast conditions and increase both early and late season. Tied on a goldhead for a fast sink, fish them near ..
£0.70
Ex Tax:£0.58
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