THE GOOMBA SHRIMP
The Goomba Shrimp has taken over my fly box for the last few years. It's just irresistible to bonefish. I've never had a refusal with this pattern. I tie many versions but for this tutorial I will tie the original pattern.
DIFFICULTY
THE RECIPE
Tail: Tan Craft Fur, Orange Krystal Flash
Body: Tan Congo Hair from FTD
Weight: Medium Brass
Actual Eyes: Mono eyes, amber
Hook: MUSTAD C68SNP-DT #2
Secure a MUSTAD C68-SNP-DT #2 in your vise. Tie in some medium brass eyes with the figure eight method. Cover the hook with some flat waxed Wine colored thread all the way to the bend.
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HOOK DESCRIPTION
MUSTAD C68SNP-DT TARPON SIGNATURE
Seeing that big mouth of a Tarpon open, turn and flash its silvery side is a make-or-brake-moment. This straight eye Mustad Tarpon Hook will get you that one step closer to hooking a tournament winning fish. The super strong 2X strong wire hook will endure almost anything during the fight, without loosing its grip. The 2X short shank makes it ideal for tying Toad style flies, but also a variety of long, synthetic fiber, baitfish patterns.
MATERIAL INFORMATION
FLY TYING DUNGEON CONGO HAIR
A very high quality synthetic hair that sheds water and holds its shape. A nice sheen and a great color range to match your baitfish patterns from trout to musky to big saltwater predators. 10" length (20" overall) Nice full packs at a fraction of the cost of similar materials.
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
DYNA KING BARRACUDE VISE
This finely crafted vise offers all of the great features preferred by professional tyers everywhere. With high grade brass knobs, all stainless steel construction except the jaws made out of hardened tool steel, smooth rotation with precision ball bearings, easy height adjustment, 90° handle for speed crank, convenient material clip, notch lock cam, excellent hook holding capability 32 to 8/0, and bobbin hanger included.
Tie in 6 sprigs of Orange Krystal flash to start.
Tie the dubbing or ep brush past the bend of the hook
MATERIAL INFORMATION
CRAFT FUR
Extra Select Craft Fur from Hareline is a must-have material for any angler’s fly-tying kit. This high-quality craft fur is widely used in many saltwater and streamer fly patterns and has become popular due to its remarkable durability and natural look. The material comes in a wide range of colors, which guarantees that every angler can find the perfect shade that matches their specific fly-tying needs.
MATERIAL INFORMATION
KYRSTAL FLASH
Similar to Flashabou Accent but available in many more colors. Krystal Flash is an brilliant Fly and Jig Tying Material. It is a unique, super brilliant material. Flashabou Accent comes in a bundle of long, spiraled fibers that give the appearance of tiny lights at each spiral. Krystal Flash was developed for flies, but also works great on Crappie and Bass Jigs and Spinners.
Tie in a tuft of Tan Craft Fur and bar it with a mustard colored sharpie. This color is hard to find but here is a good alternative: https://amzn.to/41TqZls
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BATTERY NEEDED: VICTAGEN 18650 3.7 volt batteries with Charger
Add in your mono eyes. I make my own but you can buy them at any fly shop in your area. I will make a tutorial on this one day in the future.
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Stonfo Elite Rotodubbing Twister
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"With deft fingers, the fly angler weaves a tale of deception through the art of dubbing loops. A delicate dance begins as strands of fine dubbing material are intricately looped onto the thread, creating a textured canvas that mimics the nuances of aquatic insects. With each wrap, the fly takes form, a lifelike illusion of prey. The dubbing loop technique transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, giving life to a fly that beckons the discerning trout from its watery realm."
SHOP FOR TOOLS AND MATERIALS
FIG 1. Now make a dubbing loop. FIG 2. If you would like to use an EP brush instead of a dubbing loop, see this photo.
Tie in your Orange tipped Pearl Sili legs as show in the picture to the right or below (on mobile). Space them out as evenly as possible. In the next step you'll be advancing the EP brush forward. Keep your dubbing loop out of the way. I usually wrap it around the shaft of the vise.
Cut yourself 6 pieces of FTD Tan Congo Hair (You can purchase it here) about an inch long and place them in the dubbing loop. Spread them out a bit. You want to make this pretty sparse.
Spin that dubbing loop and start wrapping it towards the eye of the hook.. Do not wrap them tightly. One wrap in between leg sets is best. The key here is to make sure the orange thread shows through the Congo Hair. It literally glows in the water. Tie the dubbing loop off just behind the eyes. Use a brush and comb the fibers down as much as possible. I usually trim the top and thin out the sides a bit. Use a very sharp pair of scissors and DO NOT CUT OFF ANY LEGS. :)
FIG 1. Place a tuft of tan craft fur or Artic Fox on the top of the fly that just passes the hook. Notice how you can see the orange thread. That's exactly what we want.
FIG 2. You'll notice in the final picture, the body is more sparse compared to figure one. I trimmed the sides pretty hard.
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