Mysis Shrimp

Mysis Shrimp

The Mysis Shrimp is a highly effective trout pattern designed to imitate one of the richest protein food sources found in many tailwaters and stillwater fisheries. These small freshwater shrimp are especially important below dams and in nutrient-rich systems where trout feed heavily on drifting mysis throughout the year.

Tied with a realistic translucent profile and subtle movement, the Mysis Shrimp excels in clear water and technical trout fisheries where natural presentation is critical. This versatile pattern can be fished dead drift beneath an indicator, tight-lined through deeper seams, or slowly retrieved to imitate natural swimming movement.

A must-have fly for tailwaters, lakes, and heavily pressured trout water, the Mysis Shrimp consistently produces fish when trout are feeding selectively below the surface.

Key Features
- Realistic freshwater mysis shrimp imitation
- Excellent for tailwaters and stillwater fisheries
- Effective in clear and slow-moving water
- Natural translucent profile trout recognize
- Great for technical and pressured trout
- Effective as a standalone fly or part of tandem nymph rigs

Imitates
Mysis shrimp, freshwater shrimp, and drifting aquatic crustaceans

Sizes
#14 – #22

Fishing Tips
Fish deep beneath an indicator, tight-line through seams and slower runs, or retrieve slowly near drop-offs and current transitions where mysis shrimp naturally drift. Use light tippet and subtle presentations in clear water conditions.