Amorous Gammarus

Published on Apr 13. 2025 - 10 hours ago
Updated or edited 10 hours ago

A small fresh water shrimp that has accounted for many a fish. My favourite colours are a grey brown and this pink one I tie here. I make my own dubbing in a coffee bean grinder from a little pink and pearl Ice dubbing, some squirrel, Antron and waste Coq de Leon that is left over for individual hackles.

Hook: Mustad Heritage C49SX # 10-18
Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Grey
Weight: Lead free wire
Rib: Silver wire
Dubbing: Home made pink
Shell back: Pink body stretch

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