Description: The Shelbyville Special is a productive little streamer of which I know little about the orgins. I started tying this one a number of years ago after a client found the shop in Pennsylvania that he had bought the original flies from no longer existed. I replicated his last remaining, tooth tattered, example and it has proven to be a highly valued addition to my arsenal.
What it imitates: Baitfish
When to fish it: Any river condition, seems best in slightly off-color water
Where to fish it: Productive in any moving water situation
How to fish it: The best way to fish this fly is to get it close to good cover and then strip in short bursts with plenty of wait time between to allow the marabou, rubber legs, and schlappen to move around and entice.
Approximate turnaround time to complete this order is: Generally, 7 days
MINIMUM ORDER FOR THIS FLY IS 1 UNIT - 1 UNIT CONSISTS OF 1/2 DOZEN FLIES
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