{"product_id":"fish-skull®-shrimp-cray-tail™","title":"Fish-Skull® Shrimp \u0026 Cray Tail™","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTie realistic, weighted shrimp and crayfish flies.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail\u003cspan\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e is a stainless-steel weight molded in the shape of crustacean tails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick and easy to tie, the Shrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail\u003cspan\u003e™ is\u003c\/span\u003e a simple alternative to bead chain eyes and dumbbells – two general-purpose fly tying materials which add the needed weight to shrimp and crayfish flies, but require ungainly tying methods and \u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003elack the distinctive tail profile of these creatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTarget both saltwater and freshwater fish, from bonefish, permit, stripers, speckled trout, and redfish, to carp, smallmouth bass, and other \u003c\/span\u003ewarm-water\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Designing the Fish-Skull Shrimp and Cray Tail\" href=\"http:\/\/flymenfishingcompany.com\/blogs\/blog\/101364993-inside-look-designing-the-fish-skull-shrimp-cray-tail\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInside look: Designing the Fish-Skull Shrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuantity per pack: Small, Medium (20); Large (15)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eVideo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6m4HzhOty2M?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick and easy to tie\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNo more figure-8 wraps and no more twisting. Simply tie in the Shrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail™ directly in line with the hook shank and slightly behind the hook eye, then tie in the rest of your materials.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRealistic look and shape\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYour completed fly will have a better finish and more realistic profile because the Shrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail™ is molded after the true shape of crustacean tails.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnsure your fly tracks correctly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail™ acts as a weighted keel by d\u003c\/span\u003eistributing most of the tail’s weight to the bottom of the fly (like a bead chain or dumbbell), ensuring it will swim in the correct position. This also allows you to tie with the hook facing either down or up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStable base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shape of the tail acts almost as a tripod to provide a stable base for your fly to stand upon, which means (unlike bead chain eyes) your fly is less likely to fall on its side while laying motionless on the sand waiting to be stripped.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger the strike\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe initial strip of the fly can produce the telltale \"puff\" of sand or silt, similar to that of an escaping shrimp or crayfish bursting out of cover, to catch the attention of the fish you're targeting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGives your fly the same weight you would expect from a bead chain or small dumbbell, allowing a predictable sink rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFits hook sizes #8 and #6.\u003cbr\u003eHas the same weight and width as a small bead chain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits hook sizes #4 and #2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHas the same weight and width as a large bead chain\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFits hook sizes #2, #1, and larger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHas approximately the same weight as most small dumbbells. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Shrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail™ is quick and easy to tie with. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll tie your favorite shrimp or crayfish fly in the same way as you would with a bead chain eye or dumbbell, except with a \u003cspan\u003eShrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e™ instead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Fish-Skull Shrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail fly tying instructions\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eStart your tying thread and wrap a thread base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Fish-Skull Shrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail fly tying instructions\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHold the \u003cspan\u003eShrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e in position underneath the hook shank, ensuring that the rear of the tail doesn't extend past the eye of the hook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Fish-Skull Shrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail fly tying instructions\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTie in place using strong, even thread wraps. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Fish-Skull Masked Minnow fly tying instructions\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContinue tying the remainder of the fly in the normal way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How does the weight and size of the \u003cspan\u003eShrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e compare to bead chains and dumbbells?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The SMALL size has the same weight and width as a SMALL size bead chain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe MEDIUM size has the same weight and width as a LARGE size bead chain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe LARGE size is the approximate equivalent weight of most SMALL size dumbbells.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis means that you can expect an equivalent and predictable sink rate when tying your favorite patterns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can the \u003cspan\u003eShrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e be used to tie hook up and hook down flies?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The SCT acts as a keel helping to orientate your fly correctly in either position.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Which existing fly patterns can be tied using the \u003cspan\u003eShrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Shrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail™ can be used to tie virtually any shrimp or crayfish pattern that uses a bead chain or dumbbell. It is a simple material substitute that does not necessitate you to change the basic way the fly pattern is tied or constructed. Take your current patterns to the next level or create some new ones!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhich size hooks should I use?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHook sizes will always vary depending on which types of patterns you are tying and the hook models, however for typical bonefish flies (example: a Gotcha tied on a standard saltwater hook) we have found the following works well:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSMALL size for #8 \u0026amp; #6 hooks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMEDIUM size for #4 \u0026amp; #2 hooks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLARGE size for #2, #1 and larger hooks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is the \u003cspan\u003eShrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e made of?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Shrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail™ is made of high quality stainless steel which means it's strong, corrosion resistant and suitable for saltwater use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e In what position of the hook shank should the tail be tied on?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eTie underneath the shank of the hook toward the eye, but make sure the Shrimp \u0026amp; Cray Tail™ does not extend past the eye of the hook because it will not keel correctly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQ: \u003c\/strong\u003eIs the product patented?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, there is currently a Patent Pending status.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Flymen Fishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Small (fits hooks #8 - #6) \/ Gold","offer_id":52095557075245,"sku":"FS-SCT-GS","price":5.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (fits hooks #8 - #6) \/ Silver","offer_id":52095557108013,"sku":"FS-SCT-SS","price":5.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (fits hooks #4 - #2) \/ Gold","offer_id":52095557140781,"sku":"FS-SCT-GM","price":5.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (fits hooks #4 - #2) \/ Silver","offer_id":52095557173549,"sku":"FS-SCT-SM","price":5.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (fits hooks #2 \u0026 up) \/ Gold","offer_id":52095557206317,"sku":"FS-SCT-GL","price":5.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (fits hooks #2 \u0026 up) \/ Silver","offer_id":52095557239085,"sku":"FS-SCT-SL","price":5.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/7507\/4861\/files\/Fish-Skull_Shrimp_CrayTail.png?v=1780099775","url":"https:\/\/bobberbargain.com\/products\/fish-skull%c2%ae-shrimp-cray-tail%e2%84%a2","provider":"Bobber Bargain","version":"1.0","type":"link"}