Shuck Raider

Fly: Arthur Greenwood, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Partridge YK4A Grub/Shrimp # 12 - 16
Thread: Black Uni 8/0
Abdomen, rear half: Pearly twinkle wound directly on to hook shank, no underbody
Abdomen, front half: Hot Orange floss or seal's fur or Antron
Thorax: Hare body fur, wound loosely, then picked out with dubbing needle

This nymph pattern was developed in response to emerging chironomids and proved to work equally well as a general attractor pattern in a range of sizes on both rivers and lakes.


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