The Fly Fishing Place Carey Special Soft Hackle Grouse and Green Fly - 12 Flies Hook Size 10

Features

• + Classic Attractor Pattern: The Carey Special is a timeless fly fishing pattern originating from British Columbia in the 1920s, renowned as a versatile searching fly that excels in lakes rivers and ponds for targeting trout and any other freshwater species. Deadly when swinging in the fall for spawning trout and steelhead
• + Hand-Tied Construction: Expertly crafted with high-quality Grouse rump feathers for the tail and soft, webby Grouse hackle collar, combined with a touch of flash in the ribbing and durable body for lifelike appeal and longevity.
• + Lifelike Movement in Water: The soft Grouse hackle fibers pulse and flare with every strip or swing, creating irresistible swimming action that mimics emerging insects or struggling prey.
• + Versatile Imitation: Effectively represents dragonfly nymphs, damselfly nymphs, caddis pupa, leeches, small baitfish, and more – a true all-purpose wet fly for various conditions and retrieves.
• + Proven Effectiveness for Trout: Deadly when stripped, swung, or drifted; a must-have in any fly box for consistent success in stillwater and rivers, with a track record of landing big fish across generations.

The Carey Special is a legendary British Columbia wet fly pattern that excels for Great Lakes steelhead and trout in both rivers and tributaries. This soft hackle version with grouse feathers creates lifelike movement when swung through runs or stripped in stillwater, making it deadly during fall spawning runs.