The shrimp fly, as a pattern, is one that may be tied in a variety of ways. Some are so vague that you have to really press your imagination to envision them as a shrimp. Others are almost perfect ...

Some freshwater shrimp patterns are tied eyes forward and some are tied eyes to the rear. Why? Shrimp in their natural environs drift head down, tail up. Therefore some shrimp are tied "backwards." ...

I am sure that most anglers today have a favorite bait, lure or presentation that has put many, many fish in the boat for them over the years. To the bass angler, it could be a favorite plastic worm ...

Salmon enthusiasts will be delighted to learn of a new book on fly-tying available in time for Christmas. Shrimp and Spey Flies for Salmon by Chris Mann and Robert Gillespie is a comprehensive ...