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Big Y Fly Co

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

$3.94
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

Specifications

Category

Trout Flies

When to Use

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.

Pros

  • Versatile pattern for various fishing techniques
  • Effective for targeting picky fish
  • Proven success in flats fishing

Cons

  • May require specific techniques to be effective
  • Not suitable for all fishing environments
Intermediate

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