The Fly Fishing Place Carey Special Soft Hackle Grouse and Orange Fly - 6 Flies Hook Size 10
The Carey Special is a proven British Columbia pattern that excels for Great Lakes steelhead and trout in both rivers and tributaries. Its soft grouse hackle creates lifelike movement when swung through runs or stripped in pools, making it deadly during fall spawning runs and throughout the season.
18 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 3 in excellent shape.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the The Fly Fishing Place Carey Special Soft Hackle Grouse and O... used for?
This flies is set up for swinging flies, and spinners & spoons targeting steelhead, trout, salmon. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the The Fly Fishing Place Carey Special Soft Hackle Grouse and O... work for?
This flies is curated for steelhead, trout, salmon. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the The Fly Fishing Place Carey Special Soft Hackle Grouse and O...?
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Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
18 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 3 in excellent shape. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Key Specs
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.
Specifications
- Brand Name
- The Fly Fishing Place
- Number of Pieces
- 6
- Manufacturer
- The Fly Fishing Place
- UPC
- 724049852771
- Unit Count
- 6.0 Count
- Warranty Description
- Satisfaction Guaranteed
- Best Sellers Rank
- #1,606,486 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #1,495 in Fly Fishing Wet Flies
- ASIN
- B0G9ZNS2ZJ
- Size
- Hook Size 10
- Point Style
- Barbed
- Target Species
- Trout, Bass, Panfish, Carp, Freshwater Gamefish Species
- Color
- Grouse and Orange
- Material Type
- Fly Tying Materials
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