Hareline Dubbin Easy Shrimp Eyes

You typically secure them by tying them in at the front of the hook shank using your thread, often positioning them to extend outward from the eye of the fly to mimic the natural profile of a shrimp or crab.

Yes, they are designed to withstand the rigors of saltwater environments and the aggressive strikes of species like bonefish, redfish, and permit.

While thread wraps are usually sufficient to hold them in place, many tyers add a small drop of head cement or UV resin to the tie-in point for extra security and a cleaner finish.

These offer a perfectly uniform shape and consistent size every time, which saves significant time at the vise and ensures your flies look identical, rather than dealing with the inconsistencies of melting mono.

Hareline Dubbin Easy Shrimp Eyes come in a standard size that works well for most common crustacean patterns, but you can adjust the length by trimming the stems before tying them in to better match the scale of your specific hook.