![Lipton's Crushtacean Lipton's Crushtacean](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH2rnE7_RmsXll92pw8qZumNf-GO_M42AOUnNJ4ipMvcGyem1RkBmt2d3sDuu5D4PcajmiDxgzuaKGBXuIFDuG9JUfwNEgZDA6DEaKjszJ7lIRzsny1t0sn8v_M1oIMjDLHAmsHT7Q_yY/s1600/crushtacean.jpg)
Perhaps better suited for the salt flats, this shrimp pattern will provide plenty of protein to any freshwater predator.
Lipton's Crushtacean:
Hook: O'Shaugnessy, Stainless, Size 6
Thread: UNI Thread, 6/0 Fire Orange
Tail: Calf Tail, gray
Body: Roughfisher's custom seal sub dub, DSP Grey
Underwing: Krystal Flash, UV Tan
Wing: Calf Tail, gray
Thorax: Ruffed Grouse; Roughfisher's custom seal sub dub, DSP Grey
Antennae: Centipede Legs, Medium, Gray.
Eyes: #8 (5/32") bead chain, black
![Lipton's Crushtacean Lipton's Crushtacean](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6sz9vT4bYhpR0yzRwvE5jaJ_W8iZpprsTT3IoeF6rcC-UJJLcOdrAVoG-2GjSZG_Igi8bEDR89vIGLzvrf7Zx5V5xRd5bFRNILpA648BxnVN8IUM6syKAo26zzmJ-QEIRDE2gNofu2wk/s1600/e574c7669d6811e3bb8c12edc5ec29b2_8.jpg)
Notes: Eyes are tied in double wide, i.e. four beads on the chain instead of the normal two. This is also known as "hammerhead" style. Not only does this provide a wider profile, it also adds a bit of rattle and movement.
Antennae can be trimmed to length, if preferred.
This pattern is tied to imitate a forward swimming shrimp; if a rear swimming shrimp is preferred, simply move the bead chain to the rear of the hook instead of behind the hook eye.