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Guided Maine Fly Fishing Adventures and Traditional Maine Flies
Attractor Streamer Patterns
Sometimes it takes some flash to get some action!
$3.50/each unless specified otherwise, $4.25 with real Jungle Cock eyes
Barnes SpecialBarnes Special
This is a staple salmon streamer especially popular around Sebago lake and Grand Lake stream. It's also a good brown trout streamer.This is a staple salmon streamer especially popular around Sebago lake and Grand Lake stream. It's also a good brown trout str...
Bauman BucktailBauman Bucktail
A very neat and colorful little bucktail.A very neat and colorful little bucktail.
Bean's SpecialBean's Special
Older L.L. Bean streamer pattern. A knock-off of the venerable Black Ghost. I wonder how irritated Herbie Welch was over seeing this for sale!?Older L.L. Bean streamer pattern. A knock-off of the venerable Black Ghost. I wonder how irritated Herbie Welch was over seei...
Bryan's LadyBryan's Lady
My Pink Lady variation with a Fl. Orange wing and copper body/flash. Great for trolling on Moosehead lake in the spring - copper and orange is a deadly combination! #2-8 9xl hook, $3.75My Pink Lady variation with a Fl. Orange wing and copper body/flash. Great for trolling on Moosehead lake in the spring - copp...
CardinelleCardinelle
A little over the top, but I have had just enough success with landlocks on this pattern when all else fails that I will now carry a couple in my streamer box as a last resort fly.A little over the top, but I have had just enough success with landlocks on this pattern when all else fails that I will now ca...
Chief NeedahbehChief Needahbeh
This streamer was created by the famous Moosehead Lake region individual who was just as colorful as the fly.This streamer was created by the famous Moosehead Lake region individual who was just as colorful as the fly.
Colonel BatesColonel Bates
A truly classic streamer and one that has continuously produced for me over the years, especially for landlocks.A truly classic streamer and one that has continuously produced for me over the years, especially for landlocks.
Dick's KillerDick's Killer
Created by Dick Eastman, it is very probable that Bill Edson used this fly as a template to create his Light Tiger/Edson Tiger streamer flies.Created by Dick Eastman, it is very probable that Bill Edson used this fly as a template to create his Light Tiger/Edson Tiger ...
Doctor BurkeDoctor Burke
Designed by Dr. Edgar Burke of Bergman's "Trout" fame.Designed by Dr. Edgar Burke of Bergman's "Trout" fame.
Doctor OatmanDoctor Oatman
Fox Hole SpecialFox Hole Special
A West Branch pattern for fall fishing named after the pool in the stretch above Chesuncook lake.A West Branch pattern for fall fishing named after the pool in the stretch above Chesuncook lake.
Gold Sprat #1Gold Sprat #1
A nice bright Bill Edson pattern using his trademark brass eyes. Believe it or not, brown trout really like this streamer in the fall.A nice bright Bill Edson pattern using his trademark brass eyes. Believe it or not, brown trout really like this streamer in t...
Grand Lake Stream SpecialGrand Lake Stream Special
Created by the late Ron Newcomb. #2-8 9xl hook, $3.75Created by the late Ron Newcomb. #2-8 9xl hook, $3.75
Green GremlinGreen Gremlin
Grizzly KingGrizzly King
A great fly to fish for brook trout. I can also tie this as a hair wing streamer with Gray Squirrel tail instead of the grizzly hackles.A great fly to fish for brook trout. I can also tie this as a hair wing streamer with Gray Squirrel tail instead of the grizzl...
Harris SpecialHarris Special
Good for pond brook trout in the smaller sizes. I find a #10 to be the most effective.Good for pond brook trout in the smaller sizes. I find a #10 to be the most effective.
Herb Johnson SpecialHerb Johnson Special
I have had excellent success with this streamer in the Rangeley region, especially on the Kennebago and Magalloway rivers and at Upper Dam.I have had excellent success with this streamer in the Rangeley region, especially on the Kennebago and Magalloway rivers and a...
Indian PuddleIndian Puddle
The late Adirondack tyer Ed Bendl's gorgeous bucktail. This one is a real looker. #2-8 9xl hook, $3.75The late Adirondack tyer Ed Bendl's gorgeous bucktail. This one is a real looker. #2-8 9xl hook, $3.75
JackassJackass
I really love this little fly, I'll go fishing with a Jackass any day! #6-10I really love this little fly, I'll go fishing with a Jackass any day! #6-10
Kennebago SpecialKennebago Special
Supposedly this was Bill Edson's favorite streamer and I happen to like it a lot as well. An additional benefit from the metal eyes besides the added flash is that the extra weight imparts a nice darting action to the fly. Jungle cock and brass Edson eyes are both used for this streamer, $4.50Supposedly this was Bill Edson's favorite streamer and I happen to like it a lot as well. An additional benefit from the metal...
LlamaLlama
Popularized by Eric Leiser this is a great streamer. Due to the length limitations of woodchuck fur I cannot tie this larger than a #6.Popularized by Eric Leiser this is a great streamer. Due to the length limitations of woodchuck fur I cannot tie this larger t...
Llama, Fl. OrangeLlama, Fl. Orange
Excellent variation using a Fluorescent Orange body.Excellent variation using a Fluorescent Orange body.
MansfieldMansfield
I know of a few dressings for this pattern but the one I tie and personally use comes from Perrault's Standard Dictionary of Flies.I know of a few dressings for this pattern but the one I tie and personally use comes from Perrault's Standard Dictionary of Fl...
Maynard MarvelMaynard Marvel
Not to be confused with the Golden Marvel which is the more popular version using all Golden Pheasant crests for the tail and wing. This is an excellent fly also.Not to be confused with the Golden Marvel which is the more popular version using all Golden Pheasant crests for the tail and w...
Montreal WhoreMontreal Whore
No one will ever accuse me of being PC. This fly is not a "Montreal Floozie", "Madame", "Courtesan", "Harlot", "Lady of the Evening" or any other euphemism of your choice. It is a Whore, Whore, Whore! And it's a damn good one at that during September and October! When it's tied using Krystal flash instead of the bucktail it becomes a "Dick Tracy". #2-8 9xl hook, $3.75No one will ever accuse me of being PC. This fly is not a "Montreal Floozie", "Madame", "Courtesan", "Harlot", "Lady of the E...
New HampshireNew Hampshire
I saw Mike Martinek displaying this fly at a show once. Loved the copper body and overall coloration and it has become one of my favorite fall streamers for landlocked salmon on the West Branch of the Penobscot river and Grand Lake stream.I saw Mike Martinek displaying this fly at a show once. Loved the copper body and overall coloration and it has become one of ...
Parmachene BelleParmachene Belle
The streamer version of the classic wet fly, I will tie this as either a feather wing or hair wing streamer at your request.The streamer version of the classic wet fly, I will tie this as either a feather wing or hair wing streamer at your request.
Pink LadyPink Lady
Senator MuskieSenator Muskie
I've had nice luck with this fly in northern Aroostook county waters. It's usually tied in larger trolling sizes but I prefer it in a small casting streamer.I've had nice luck with this fly in northern Aroostook county waters. It's usually tied in larger trolling sizes but I prefer ...
Shufelt SpecialShufelt Special
Sometimes called a Mickey 'Bou or Mickbou, a great attractor pattern originated by Bobby Shufelt of Greenville, ME. Both landlocks and brookies on the East Outlet love this fly.Sometimes called a Mickey 'Bou or Mickbou, a great attractor pattern originated by Bobby Shufelt of Greenville, ME. Both landl...
Stout's Fall MuddlerStout's Fall Muddler
Not just for fall fishing, try it during the spring. It was also a fantastic fly for me in Labrador and I wound up wishing I had brought more than two!Not just for fall fishing, try it during the spring. It was also a fantastic fly for me in Labrador and I wound up wishing I h...
Tomah JoTomah Jo
Named for the old Grand Lake stream Indian guide. There is also another variant from Bob Upham for GLS similar to a Silver Doctor, the Tomah Special, that is shown under the Bob Upham page.Named for the old Grand Lake stream Indian guide. There is also another variant from Bob Upham for GLS similar to a Silver Doct...
Trout FinTrout Fin
Bucktail version of the classic wet fly.Bucktail version of the classic wet fly.
Welch RarebitWelch Rarebit
Created by Herb Welch, at one point it was actually more popular than his better known Black Ghost. This fly is even featured in the old "Dud Dean" Maine guide story "And the Deal was off" by Arthur MacDougall and accounts for a lunker squaretail to the net. If you look there's a touch of Silver Doctor influence in the unique compound tail.Created by Herb Welch, at one point it was actually more popular than his better known Black Ghost. This fly is even featured ...
West Grand GhostWest Grand Ghost
A wonderful little streamer. I tied a dozen of these once from a sample fly for a gentleman who fished them on West Grand lake. Never knew the name so I named it for where he fished although I suspect Bob Upham may have been it's originator. If you recognize the pattern and know it's original name/origin please drop me a line.A wonderful little streamer. I tied a dozen of these once from a sample fly for a gentleman who fished them on West Grand lake...
Willoughby WillieWilloughby Willie
Named for Bill Lockwood who owned camps on Lake Willoughby, VT. This is said to be great Fall attractor in Northern Vermont and also good for rainbow trout. I have found it to be a solid attractor and actually do well in the spring with it. Named for Bill Lockwood who owned camps on Lake Willoughby, VT. This is said to be great Fall attractor in Northern Vermont an...
Woods SpecialWoods Special
There are multiple variations of this fly and I will tie any of them if requested. When I took my wife fly fishing for the first time on Big and Little Frost ponds, I wanted to make sure she caught her first brook trout. This was the first and only fly I tied on her leader that day (and she did catch fish). That shows you how much faith I have in this streamer on Maine brook trout ponds. $3.00There are multiple variations of this fly and I will tie any of them if requested. When I took my wife fly fishing for the fir...
York's Kennebago (Streamer)York's Kennebago (Streamer)
Named for the old York's Kennebago camps located on Kennebago lake. This is a really good fly and is a real looker to boot.Named for the old York's Kennebago camps located on Kennebago lake. This is a really good fly and is a real looker to boot.