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Mitchell's Itchy & Scratchy (Weighted) - Fulling Mill

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Description

Mitchell’s Blanco Itchy & Scratchy Weighted Proven Flats Shrimp Pattern for Permit, Bonefish & Triggerfish Mitchell’s Blanco Itchy & Scratchy Weighted is a proven flats utility pattern that’s earned its reputation the hard way—through years of real-world success on tough fish in skinny water. As Michael puts it: “A crittery/shrimp pattern that one can ‘swim’ or ‘crawl’.” That versatility is exactly what makes the Itchy & Scratchy so deadly. Fish it with short strips to imitate a fleeing shrimp, or slow it down and let it crawl along the bottom when fish are tailing, tracking, or refusing faster presentations. Tested and trusted for over a decade by some of the best anglers in the game, this fly has become a true go-to for flats species around the world—especially permit, bonefish, and triggerfish . If you fish saltwater flats and want one pattern that consistently gets eaten, this is a must-have . Best For Permit Bonefish Triggerfish Other flats species that key on shrimp and bottom forage How to Fish It Swim it with short strips to imitate a fleeing shrimp Crawl it slowly along the bottom for spooky or picky fish

Fishing Profile

Fly
Best for
Fly, Inshore, Inshore Saltwater
Presentation
Bottom, Shrimp Like Crawl (crawl Along Bottom); Also Swims With Short Strips, Slow Sink
Techniques
Casting, Finesse
Conditions
Clear Water, Open Water
SeasonYear Round
WaterSaltwater

Field Notes

This is a weighted saltwater flats fly designed to imitate a shrimp or critter profile for permit, bonefish, triggerfish, and other shallow-water species. Fish it with short strips to suggest a fleeing shrimp, or crawl it slowly along the bottom when fish are tailing, spooky, or refusing faster presentations.

Pros

  • Proven flats pattern for selective saltwater fish
  • Versatile retrieve: can be swum or crawled
  • Weighted for getting down in skinny water

Cons

  • Can be too subtle if fish want a larger profile
  • Requires accurate presentation to wary flats fish

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