This incredibly easy-to-tie fly imitates a shrimp or nymph, depending on color and size. The photo shows a pinkish one on a size 6 hook, with two small brass beads, intended for steelhead. The same fly tied on an 8 or 10 hook in dark brown or black, with one small bead, will do very well for grayling and rainbows. The materials are 6 fibers from ostrich plumes, plus a few strands of Krystal Flash; the tying method is left as an exercise to the reader.

Materials: Hook - 2x or 3x long-shanked nymph hook, size 6 - 10 (e.g., TMC 5263) Keel - 3" of 15-20-lb mono, plus two 1/8 brass beads Thread - pink, 6-0 or 3-0 Legs - Pink or orange ostrich plumes Body - Pink or orange ostrich plumes Tail - Pink or orange ostrich plumes Tail - A couple strands Krystal Flash

Another version of Shrimpbouncer

For photos of construction methods go to www.BouncerFlies.com.