Description
The Hutchy Shrimp is a traditional Scottish salmon fly associated with the River Tay. It's an unusual shrimp pattern with a hint of Irish influence, as mentioned by Ross Macdonald in his article about the fly.
This is a pattern I was asked to tye by one of my viewers, who kindly sent me a photograph along with the dressing.
The Hutchy Shrimp – Dressing
Tag: Oval gold tinsel
Tail: Golden pheasant breast feather, wound as a hackle
Rear Body (two thirds): Cock pheasant tail fibres (originally brown wool)
Rear Body Hackle: Hot orange cock
Rib: Oval gold tinsel
Middle Hackle: White or badger hen, or soft cock
Front Body: Black floss
Front Body Hackle: Hot orange cock
Head Hackle: Badger hen
Jungle Cock: One above and one below
Head: Black
The Hutchy Shrimp was a popular fly on the River Tay and was traditionally fished in sizes around 6, 8 and 10, depending on conditions.
I hope you enjoy watching me tye this salmon fly, and perhaps it will encourage a few of you to give this lovely pattern a try.
Thanks for watching.
All the very best,
Davie.