Tying a Pearl Squimp Saltwater Fishing Fly

The Squimp is a classic flats fly for bones and permit. While we aren’t sure what a “squimp” is, we do know that this fly has lots of movement and can be used to imitate numerous critters found on the flats. Depending on hook size, there are many options for the body. The most popular are chenille, diamond braid, and dubbing. We like chenille and diamond braid, but have found that using flat diamond braid is very important to achieving a nice body shape. We show what regular diamond braid looks like to highlight the challenges.

• Hook: Saltwater hook, sizes 8-2. Gama, Owner, and Daiichi are all great options: https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-OWN5106.html, https://www.discountflies.com/SRCH.html?Search=sl113h, https://www.discountflies.com/SRCH.html?Search=2546
• Eyes: Painted dumbbell eyes, https://www.discountflies.com/SRCH.html?Search=painted+dumbbell+eyes
• Thread: UTC 140, color to match. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-UTC140D.html
• Tail: Craft Fur, Fox, or Finn Raccoon. https://www.discountflies.com/SRCH.html?Search=craft+fur, https://www.discountflies.com/SRCH.html?Search=arctic+fox, https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-AFFR.html
• Body: Chenille (https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-SSCH.html ), Dubbing (use the under fur from the tail), or Flat Diamond braid (https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-SFBR.html )
• Rib: Small wire, https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-STWF.html
• Legs: https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCSJL.html
• Wing: Craft Fur, Fox, or Finn Raccoon.
• Antennae: Flash https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCMRF.html