Ally's Shrimps and Cascades

Scottish Salmon Fly Selection

A boxed selection of twenty popular salmon flies tied on high quality Ken Sawada black nickel double hooks. Each Ally's Shrimp/Cascade selection has been chosen to give a good range of patterns in terms of colour, in the most practical sizes of 10, 8 and 6, for use throughout the salmon season.

Each selection of salmon flies is presented in either a durable and practical plastic fly box or a traditional Richard Wheatley Silver Seal aluminium fly box. To see a larger image of the Wheatley box click here.

These boxed selections of salmon flies, tied in the long tailed shrimp style in sizes 10, 8 and 6, are among the most popular and effective of our modern salmon flies. They include the famous patterns devised by Ally Gowans - Ally's Shrimp in various colours including original orange, red, yellow and purple, and the Cascade Shrimp in silver and gold. Also included are the Magus and Black Boar, which have proven their worth in recent seasons.

Ally's Shrimp & Cascade Salmon Fly Selection

The flies included in our boxed selection are shown below. They include Ally's Shrimp, Ally's Shrimp (red), Ally's Shrimp (yellow), Ally's Shrimp (purple), Cascade Shrimp (silver), Cascade Shrimp (gold), Magus and Black Boar in sizes 10, 8 and 6. The variety of colours and sizes provides a fly for all conditions.

 

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  Ally's Shrimp and Cascade Fly Selection

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Ally's Shrimp

The original and now renowned pattern devised by Ally Gowans. This is one of the most popular and effective of all salmon flies in use today on Scottish rivers. Worth a try in a wide range of river conditions and at any time of year. Supplied in sizes 10, 8 and 6.

Red Ally's Shrimp

A variant of the original, the red hackle and tail replacing the original orange. A good autumn pattern. Supplied in sizes 10 and 8.

Yellow Ally's Shrimp

A very brightly coloured pattern which shows up well in peaty water or on a bright day. Supplied in sizes 10 and 8.

Purple Ally's Shrimp

The purple version of Ally's Shrimp, the orange hackle, tippet and tail being replaced by the darker purple, producing a fly which can be particularly effective in clear water conditions. Supplied in sizes 10 and 8.

Cascade Shrimp

The Cascade Shrimp is another of Ally Gowans's creations. It is a great allrounder and has almost surpassed Ally's Shrimp in popularity. This version has a silver rear body. Supplied in sizes 10, 8 and 6.

Cascade Shrimp - Gold

A very slight variation of the Cascade, with a gold rear body instead of the silver. Just as effective. Supplied in sizes 10 and 8.

Magus

I first used this fly in 1989 on the river Endrick, where it proved effective for both salmon and sea trout. It has since taken salmon on several Scottish rivers including the Teith, Dee, Alness, Allan, Ruchill and Earn. A good allrounder, showing up well in a variety of river conditions. Supplied in sizes 10, 8 and 6.

Black Boar

This is a fairly recent pattern, making good use of Chinese boar bristles to provide a bit of a kick in the tail. Combine the colours of black, red and silver and you have a reliable recipe for success, particularly in clear or cold water. Supplied in sizes 10, 8 and 6.