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Guided Maine Fly Fishing Adventures and Traditional Maine Flies
Nymphs
Probably the most consistent fish-getters on a day-to-day basis.
$2.50/each unless specified otherwise
Big Trout OnlyBig Trout Only
Popular nymph in the Baxter State Park region and Aroostoook County trout ponds. Fish it slowly on a sinking line. Size #6Popular nymph in the Baxter State Park region and Aroostoook County trout ponds. Fish it slowly on a sinking line. Size #6
Big Trout Only - SalamanderBig Trout Only - Salamander
A change up that sometimes produces when the Big Trout Only isn't. Size #6A change up that sometimes produces when the Big Trout Only isn't. Size #6
Bird's NestBird's Nest
For most people the old reliable Hare's Ear or Pheasant Tail is their go-to nymph(and either is a great choice). Me, I'll tie on Cal Bird's fly. This is an outstanding pond nymph or caddis pupae. Tan or Olive. ***I AM NOW OFFERING CAL'S SPECTRAL BIRD'S NEST TIED WITH REAL SEAL FUR FOR $2.75.For most people the old reliable Hare's Ear or Pheasant Tail is their go-to nymph(and either is a great choice). Me, I'll tie ...
Cased CaddisCased Caddis
Charles E. Brooks imitation that is tied using skunk tail for the body. I won't promise it will keep the skunk off you fishing but it does work really well! I use it in waters where the caddis use pebbles to build thier cases. For stick case builders I use the Peeking Caddis pattern. Weighted.Charles E. Brooks imitation that is tied using skunk tail for the body. I won't promise it will keep the skunk off you fishing...
Dragonfly MuddlerDragonfly Muddler
This pattern is from the late Eddie Reif of Eddie's Flies & Tackle. The first fly I'll start fishing in the spring on Maine ponds is a dragonfly nymph on a sinking line. Weighted. $2.75This pattern is from the late Eddie Reif of Eddie's Flies & Tackle. The first fly I'll start fishing in the spring on Maine po...
Dredge BugDredge Bug
Gotta love those dragonfly nymphs on ponds! This is a good fly for fishing spring holes.Weighted. $2.75Gotta love those dragonfly nymphs on ponds! This is a good fly for fishing spring holes.Weighted. $2.75
Floating DragonFloating Dragon
Designed to be fished on a sinking line so it hovers, crawl it towards shore or over/around weed beds. Sizes #6-8, $3.50Designed to be fished on a sinking line so it hovers, crawl it towards shore or over/around weed beds. Sizes #6-8, $3.50
Gartside's Sparrow - HexageniaGartside's Sparrow - Hexagenia
My version of Jack Gartside's Sparrow nymph is a solid producer when fished before or during Hexagenia hatches. I'll fish it on a sinking or sink-tip line with slow pulls to imitate the swimming nymph. Size #6, $2.75My version of Jack Gartside's Sparrow nymph is a solid producer when fished before or during Hexagenia hatches. I'll fish it o...
HalfbackHalfback
An excellent generic stillwater nymph for searching, I think it covers the damsel and possibly even dragon nymphs. I like sizes #10 or #8 best. An excellent generic stillwater nymph for searching, I think it covers the damsel and possibly even dragon nymphs. I like size...
Ian's Brass AssIan's Brass Ass
Jungle Cock Dragon NymphJungle Cock Dragon Nymph
Tied with either an original Olive, Olive/Brown(Pictured), or Peacock/Brown variegated body. Sizes 6-10, Weighted. Tied with either an original Olive, Olive/Brown(Pictured), or Peacock/Brown variegated body. Sizes 6-10, Weighted.
Maple SyrupMaple Syrup
You can not get any more "Maine" than Alvin Theriault's go-to fly. It should be a standard in any pond arsenal you plan on putting together. Weighted, size #8-10.You can not get any more "Maine" than Alvin Theriault's go-to fly. It should be a standard in any pond arsenal you plan on put...
Maple Syrup - Red TailMaple Syrup - Red Tail
This is becoming a very popular version of the original. Generally just referred to as a "Red Tail". Tied with a tungsten bead. Size #8This is becoming a very popular version of the original. Generally just referred to as a "Red Tail". Tied with a tungsten bea...
Mercury MidgeMercury Midge
This simple fly is a landlock killer. This fly is tied a bit differently than others under the same name. Size #16-20This simple fly is a landlock killer. This fly is tied a bit differently than others under the same name. Size #16-20
MolassesMolasses
It's not Maple Syrup, it's Molasses! Size #8, WeightedIt's not Maple Syrup, it's Molasses! Size #8, Weighted
Otter NymphOtter Nymph
This forgotten classic is a simple old nymph yet it fools an awful lot of brook trout for me. The fish on the upper Magalloway regions will testify to that! Makes a good dropper fly fished with a dry.This forgotten classic is a simple old nymph yet it fools an awful lot of brook trout for me. The fish on the upper Magalloway...
Peeking CaddisPeeking Caddis
I love to fish this cased caddis as a point fly in a tandem nymph rig in moving water. Weighted, size #8-12.I love to fish this cased caddis as a point fly in a tandem nymph rig in moving water. Weighted, size #8-12.
Rainbow WarriorRainbow Warrior
RS-2RS-2
Sizes #16-22Sizes #16-22
Sawyer's Killer BugSawyer's Killer Bug
The other fly from the creator of the classic Pheasant Tail, this nymph has a definite cult following. A very simple and effective fly and an excellent representation of the Glossosoma caddis or scuds. The other fly from the creator of the classic Pheasant Tail, this nymph has a definite cult following. A very simple and effec...
StrawmanStrawman
Cased caddis imitation tied using spun and clipped deer hair. A favorite on the Rapid river.Cased caddis imitation tied using spun and clipped deer hair. A favorite on the Rapid river.
Sucker SpawnSucker Spawn
At the right time and in the right place this fly can be poison! Size #16At the right time and in the right place this fly can be poison! Size #16
Teeny NymphTeeny Nymph
Available in Natural, Green, Black, Yellow, or Orange.Available in Natural, Green, Black, Yellow, or Orange.
$3 Dip$3 Dip
A standard in Montana it's good everywhere.A standard in Montana it's good everywhere.
20 Incher20 Incher
Great stonefly nymph! Tungsten bead head, sizes #8-12 $2.75Great stonefly nymph! Tungsten bead head, sizes #8-12 $2.75
Twist NymphTwist Nymph
Gary LaFontaine's stillwater generic nymph.Gary LaFontaine's stillwater generic nymph.
Waldo WormWaldo Worm
A very popular nymph for use on the Rapid River. This green caddis larvae accounts for a lot of fish each year. I recommend going with the smaller sizes, however. (#16-20)A very popular nymph for use on the Rapid River. This green caddis larvae accounts for a lot of fish each year. I recommend g...
WD-40WD-40
Great Blue Wing Olive nymph/emerger!Great Blue Wing Olive nymph/emerger!