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Shrimp Slurpee Fly Step-by-Step:
When it comes to fishing the marsh, I can never have enough shrimp patterns in my box. In fact, I’d estimate that they outnumber crab patterns 3:1 in my redfish box. Don’t believe me…just sift through the saltwater patterns on this site.
Given this appreciation for shrimp patterns, it should come as no surprise that I quickly bookmarked today’s pattern when it began popping up on my social media feed this past year.
The invention of the folks at Bend It Flies, this toned down gurgler (at first glance) is more wake bait than true surface fly.
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Shrimp Slurpee Fly Step-by-Step Tying Instructions:
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Tips and Tricks
- Blurple – While natural colors like tan, pink & olive may seem the obvious choice when tying this pattern, don’t overlook Black & Purple. “Blurple” as it is often called is a popular color combo for a variety of redfish flies. And one that you shouldn’t overlook when tying the Slurpee Shrimp. Effective in dirty water, this color combo may also come in handy during low light situations.
- Weed Guard – Admittedly, this pattern should have been tied with a weed guard. Originally designed for fishing flood tide reds in South Carolina, a weed guard is all but essential when targeting fish in the grass. Here in Louisiana, however, I rarely add weed guards to my saltwater flies. While I may lose the occasional fly to an oyster, it feels no where near as necessary an addition as it is fishing the mangroves of Florida or the aforementioned flood tides. Regardless, the choice is yours. Depending where you fish, a weed guard could be the difference between a good day fishing and frustration.
- Making Mono Eyes – Interested in saving a bit of money when tying this pattern. Consider making your own Mono Eyes. A fairly simple process, I outlined the process in this EP Shrimp tutorial posted back in November of 2020.
Proof of Concept
While I had hoped to prove out this pattern on trip to the marsh in late November, the weather & life did not cooperate. I’ll give it another go as the weather begins to warm. In the meantime, however, let me know if you’ve fished the Shrimp Slurpee before and how you did?
Tight Line!
Chris
Species Caught on the Shrimp Slurpee Fly to Date:
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