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Cajun Shrimp Body
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SKU: cajun-shrimp-body
Overview
Built for anglers tying shrimp patterns, these pre-cut foam bodies provide a simple way to add shape and contrast without extra cutting or guesswork. The two-tone design and shrimp profile are intended to help create flies suited to inshore fishing situations where redfish, trout, snook, and seatrout are the target. Sized for hooks from #4 to 1/0 and sold in packs of six, they offer flexibility for both compact marsh-style ties and larger patterns. They pair well with your choice of fibers, eyes, and legs when you want a clean, balanced shrimp fly with a realistic silhouette.
Why Hunters Choose the Finatics Fly Company
Pre-cut Foam
Shapes simplify tying shrimp fly
Two-tone Finish
Adds contrast and a realistic
Made From
4 mm closed-cell Finatics Foam
Approx. 1
7/8 inches long for shrimp-sized
Fits Hook
Sizes from #4 through 1/0
Key Features
- Pre-cut, two-tone foam bodies for tying shrimp fly patterns
- Made from 4 mm Finatics Foam
- Approximately 1 7/8 inches long with a natural shrimp profile
- Fits hook sizes from #4 through 1/0
- Sold in packs of 6
- Designed for use with synthetic or natural fibers, eyes, and legs
Best Used For
- Sight-fishing shrimp patterns for redfish in marsh and shallow-water settings.
- Tying compact shrimp flies for trout and other inshore predators.
- Anglers building balanced foam flies with synthetic or natural fibers, eyes, and legs.
- Fly tiers needing pre-cut bodies that fit hooks from #4 through 1/0.
- Backwater and clear-water shrimp imitations where a natural profile matters.
Specifications
| Color | two-tone |
|---|---|
| Designed In | Louisiana marsh |
| Foam Type | closed-cell |
| Hook Size Range | #4 through 1/0 |
| Length | approximately 1 7/8 inches |
| Long Description | Cajun Shrimp Body The Cajun Shrimp Bodies bring a new level of precision and realism to your shrimp fly patterns. Designed and developed in the Louisiana marsh, these pre-cut, two-tone foam shapes make it easy to tie shrimp that look alive, land softly, and hold up to repeated eats from redfish, trout, and other inshore predators. Each piece is made from 4 mm Finatics Foam, precision-cut to approximately 1 7/8 inches long and shaped for a natural shrimp profile. The two-tone finish adds instant depth and contrast, helping your flies stand out in clear or murky water alike. These cutouts fit a wide range of hooks - from #4 up to 1/0 - giving you flexibility to tie everything from compact marsh shrimp to larger patterns for deeper water. Sold in packs of 6, they’re ideal for use with your favorite synthetic or natural fibers, eyes, and legs to build durable, balanced flies that fish right and last cast after cast. Highlights: Made from 4 mm closed-cell Finatics Foam - durable, buoyant, and easy to tie Two-tone color design for realistic contrast and profile depth Approx. 1 7/8 inches long - perfect for shrimp-sized patterns Fits hook sizes #4 through 1/0 6 cutouts per pack Pairs perfectly with Cajun Crab Parts, Voodoo Fox Fibers, and other Finatics tying materials Whether you’re tying sight-fishing shrimp for redfish or backwater patterns for snook and seatrout, Cajun Shrimp Bodies make it easy to craft professional-quality shrimp flies that stand up to anything that swims. |
| Material | 4 mm Finatics Foam |
| Pack Quantity | 6 cutouts per pack |
| Short Description | Cajun Shrimp Body The Cajun Shrimp Bodies bring a new level of precision and realism to your shrimp fly patterns. |
Pros
- Pre-cut foam shapes simplify tying shrimp fly patterns.
- Two-tone finish adds contrast and a realistic shrimp profile.
- Made from 4 mm closed-cell Finatics Foam.
- Approx. 1 7/8 inches long for shrimp-sized patterns.
- Fits hook sizes from #4 through 1/0.
- Sold in packs of 6 for multiple fly builds.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Approx. 1 7/8 inches long, so they suit shrimp-sized patterns rather than larger bait profiles.
- Fits hooks from #4 through 1/0, but that range still leaves some pattern and hook-style choices to the tier.
- Sold as 6 cutouts per pack, which is practical for testing or small batches but may be limiting for higher-volume tying.
- Designed as pre-cut foam bodies, so they simplify tying but offer less shape customization than starting from raw material.
Suggested Comparisons
- Fly tying materials
- Shrimp fly bodies
- Inshore saltwater fly patterns
- Foam fly bodies
Suggested Accessories
- Fly tying hooks
- Synthetic tying fibers
- Fly tying eyes
- Fly tying legs
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cajun Shrimp Bodies used for?
They are pre-cut foam bodies for tying shrimp fly patterns, intended for inshore species such as redfish, trout, and other predators mentioned in the product description.
What hook sizes do these bodies fit?
The product states they fit hooks from size #4 through 1/0.
How many bodies come in a pack?
Each pack contains 6 cutouts.
What are the dimensions of each body?
Each body is described as approximately 1 7/8 inches long.
What material are the bodies made from?
They are made from 4 mm Finatics Foam, described in the product details as closed-cell foam.