Mysis Shrimp

The Mysis Shrimp imitates the translucent freshwater shrimp that turn tailwater trout below reservoirs into the fattest fish in the river. A pale, near-clear body with dark eyes matches the mysis flushed through dam turbines—a high-calorie meal trout gorge on.

Below mysis-rich reservoirs, these shrimp are the reason for trophy trout; a drifting Mysis imitation is the closest thing to guaranteed there is.

Best for:

• Tailwaters below mysis reservoirs
  
• Deep dead-drift presentations
  
• Trophy tailwater trout

📌 Pro Tip: Fish it dead, drag-free, and pale—dead mysis don't swim, they drift lifeless through the current, and any movement breaks the spell.