# Platte River Special

> Stone Creek Outfitters · $5 · In stock

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## Description

Platte River Special - Brown or Red

The Platte River Special is a fly pattern that imitates a variety of small baitfish, including minnows, sculpins, and darters. The fly is tied with a simple yet effective design, and it is available in a variety of sizes, from 8-14.

Typically tied with a brown or red body, silver tinsel ribbing, a grizzly hackle, and a small black bead. The body imitates the body of a small baitfish, the silver tinsel ribbing adds flash, the grizzly hackle imitates the fins of a small baitfish, and the small black bead helps the fly sink.

The Platte River Special can be fished in a variety of water conditions. The fly can be fished dead drift or with a slight retrieve, and it can be used as a single fly or as part of a nymph rig.
Here are some tips for fishing the Platte River Special:
• Fish the Platte River Special in areas where you would find small baitfish.
• Use a medium tippet.
• Present the Platte River Special gently, as trout can be easily spooked.
• Dead drift the Platte River Special, or fish it with a slight retrieve.
• Be patient, as trout may take a few minutes to decide to eat the Platte River Special.

The Platte River Special is a versatile fly that can be used in a variety of conditions. It is a great fly to add to your fly box if you are looking for a fly that will imitate small baitfish and

Colors: Brown or Red

Size: # 08 only

Red Sizes: - # 08 - # 12

## Options

| Size | Price | Available | SKU | GTIN |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Pack / Brown / 8 | $5 | Yes | PRSB08-3 |  |
| 3 Pack / Brown / 10 | $5 | No | PRSB10-3 |  |
| 3 Pack / Brown / 12 | $5 | No | PRSB12-3 |  |
| 3 Pack / Red / 8 | $5 | No | PRSR08-3 |  |
| 3 Pack / Red / 10 | $5 | No | PRSR10-3 |  |
| 3 Pack / Red / 12 | $5 | Yes | PRSR12-3 |  |

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