Shrimp Shells / Eyes

Realistic shells and eyes for lifelike shrimp, scud, and crustacean patterns.

Create ultra-realistic shrimp and crustacean patterns with ready-made shells and eyes. These soft, durable components add lifelike shape, translucency, and detail—perfect for saltwater flies, scuds, and freshwater shrimp imitations.

Shrimp Shells/Eyes

Realistic shrimp shells and eyes allow tiers to create highly convincing shrimp and crustacean patterns with minimal effort. Shrimp are a key food source for many species—from bonefish and redfish to trout, carp, and panfish—making realistic shrimp imitations some of the most effective flies in both saltwater and freshwater environments.

Our shrimp shells are soft, flexible, translucent, and pre-shaped, offering a natural profile that mimics the segmented body of a real shrimp. When combined with underbodies, dubbing, or flash, these shells create depth and a lifelike appearance that becomes even more convincing when wet. They can be tied slim, bulky, or curved to imitate adult shrimp, scuds, or juvenile crustaceans.

Shrimp eyes are designed to add essential anatomical detail and trigger points. Positioned correctly, they enhance silhouette and realism, helping fish recognize the fly instantly as prey. These eyes are durable, easy to tie in, and proportioned to fit a wide range of shrimp sizes and styles.

Together, shrimp shells and eyes help you build patterns that:

  • Look lifelike from all angles
  • Hold their shape while remaining flexible
  • Provide natural translucency and segmentation
  • Work in saltwater and freshwater
  • Trigger strong feeding responses

Whether you’re tying classic saltwater shrimp, realistic scuds, micro-shrimp, carp patterns, or specialty imitations, these components give your flies a professional, natural finish with unmatched realism.