CDL Shrimp

Ive seen this style of fly tied a few times on social media and always thought it looked great. I didn't have the spay hackle though that most tie with but I feel this CDL hackle seemed to work just fine. I ended up trying to make it my own and come up with something somewhat new here. Let me know what you all think.
I plan on trying to take it down to the coast for some redfish soon and see how it fishes. I will keep you all updated on my results. If any of you fish with this pattern before hand then give me a heads up on how it performed for you as well.
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Here is a list of materials I used on this fly
Hook: Risen O'Shaughnessy (size 4) - www.risenfly.c...
Thread: Veevus 6/0 (brown) - amzn.to/3tPyw86
Soft Hackle: Grizzly Mini Marabou (tan) - amzn.to/3NKVjIX
Hackle for head: Whiting CDL Tailing Pack - amzn.to/3TJaoyN
Dubbing: Starburst Dubbing (tan) - www.flytyersdu...
Eyes: I made my own, here is a video of me doing it - • Making Better Shrimp a...
Antenna: Crystal Flash (pearl) - amzn.to/47s8DsS
Back: Extra Select Craft Fur (tan) - amzn.to/47o9Zoo
Back Stripe: Saltwater Sized Flashabou (pearl) - amzn.to/4aGn6Eu
Resin: Solarez Ultra Thin - solarez.com/fl...
Tools.....
Vise: Renzetti Traveler - amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec - amzn.to/2YWOf39
Scissors: Risen all purpose 4" - www.risenfly.c...
Scissors: Risen razor Scissors - www.risenfly.c...
Bodkin - Pin Vise - amzn.to/2EQYQ4S
Whip finisher: Dr. Slick brass - amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - www.oasisbench...
UV Light: Solarez High Output - solarez.com/uv...
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[@greatestever3827]

The chickens wanted a piece of that shrimp

[@McFlyAngler]

lol ya they are crazy loud

[@KCoutdoors1]

This video timing is perfect! I’m attempting my first fly ever today. Ordered about $300 worth of materials online. Thank you for all the tutorials, they inspired me to get into this craft. I’ve never even fly fished but want to on my own flies

[@McFlyAngler]

Awesome man! Good luck! Glad the videos help. I personally would start with something a little easier. Not that you can’t tie this for your first fly, it’s not terribly difficult however, when learning to tie, you want to learn the basics of tying first and not jump into something moderately difficult. For streamers I’d recommend a wooly bugger (for fresh water) or maybe a closer minnow (for saltwater). If you’re looking to tie trout nymphs, a zebra nymph (or variation). For dry flies a Griffiths gnat is great to start.

[@prizmatik8696]

@@McFlyAngler clouser minnows are such a great fly to learn with

[@tomt5176]

Hey, it’s been a while since saying hello. Hope you and the family had an enjoyable Christmas. That’s a really nice shrimp pattern with the brown tones and CDL feathers - a rib wound around that craft fur back would be cool and durable. Looks like it’s definitely get eaten! Best wishes for a blessed New Year.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you! You too!

[@michaelthomas4350]

You are a great fly typer. Love your bideo

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you, very kind of you.

[@tentingaroundflorida]

Black rubber antenna is the only thing I would add.

[@McFlyAngler]

Good thinking

[@tentingaroundflorida]

@@McFlyAngler black micro legs is what I use

[@jeffjackson5331]

Cool looking fly.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@McFlyAngler you're welcome

[@c.p.1688]

Great looking shrimp!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks