{"product_id":"12-ghost-shrimp-saltwater-fly-selection","title":"Ghost Shrimp Fly Selection – 12 Bonefish, Permit \u0026 Redfish Flies","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhost Shrimp Fly Selection – 12 Saltwater Shrimp Flies, Size #6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA must-have small shrimp imitation for bonefish, permit and redfish. Especially effective on spooky, pressured fish that demand a subtle, natural presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ghost Shrimp is an excellent small saltwater fly when fish are wary and refusing larger or more aggressive presentations. Its compact profile makes it a great choice for clear, shallow water and heavily pressured flats where a subtle approach can make all the difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of my favorite patterns for bonefish on the flats and also a go-to fly for the extremely spooky winter redfish in Tampa Bay. When these fish are cruising shallow water and become difficult to approach, downsizing to a small, natural-looking shrimp imitation can be a major advantage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't overlook this fly for permit either. Ghost shrimp are an important forage item, and this pattern gives you another option when targeting selective fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Fish the Ghost Shrimp?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall and subtle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideal for spooky and pressured saltwater fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonefish favorite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A great choice for shallow flats and wary bonefish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTampa Bay redfish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One of Capt. Ken's favorite patterns for spooky winter redfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePermit option:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A compact shrimp imitation for selective fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour useful colors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pink, Olive, White and Tan provide options for different water and bottom conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresent the Ghost Shrimp ahead of cruising fish and allow it to settle naturally. Use short, subtle strips to imitate a shrimp moving along the bottom. Avoid overly aggressive retrieves when targeting wary fish in shallow, clear water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fishing winter redfish in Tampa Bay, pay particular attention to shallow areas where fish are tailing or slowly cruising. A small fly and a careful presentation can be critical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken's Guide Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen bonefish or redfish become spooky, one of the first adjustments I make is to downsize the fly. These fish see plenty of presentations, especially in clear, shallow water. The Ghost Shrimp is a pattern I always want available when a larger fly is getting refused. It is particularly valuable during Tampa Bay's winter redfish season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails – 12 Fly Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 Ghost Shrimp Flies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pink, Olive, White and Tan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 flies of each color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bonefish, permit and redfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saltwater flats and shallow backcountry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock your saltwater fly box with this versatile Ghost Shrimp selection. When fish get spooky, having a smaller, more subtle fly can make the difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capt. Ken's Custom Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089807995094,"sku":"","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/4016\/products\/20230319_113439_fb8b2676-a4c7-4bdf-97a7-f50a734bb6d1.jpg?v=1679263699","url":"https:\/\/baxterhouseflyfishing.com\/products\/12-ghost-shrimp-saltwater-fly-selection","provider":"Baxter House River Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}