What it is
Sightcast Easy Shrimp Eyes are pre-molded eyes made for shrimp and crab flies. They’re built from a UV-resistant material and come out symmetrical, lightweight, and durable, with a water-like density that helps them behave naturally in the water.
What to tie with it
Use them as the eye set on shrimp and crab patterns, tying them in as a matched pair to keep the fly tracking straight. Because they’re pre-molded and ready to go, you skip painting or building eyes by hand and just secure them on the hook or shank as part of your head and posture system. Their water-like density supports realistic buoyancy in saltwater-style shrimp and crab flies.
Flies and the fish they're for
These are a natural fit anywhere you’re tying a shrimp or crab imitation for flats and inshore fishing. Think redfish and seatrout on shallow grass and sand, and permit when you’re matching crab-heavy menus on clear flats. They also make sense for saltwater shrimp patterns fished for bonefish over skinny, bright bottom.
How it compares
Compared to DIY eyes, these don’t need painting and they don’t require assembling bead chain or other parts into an eye set; you just tie them in. That saves steps while keeping the eyes symmetrical and durable.