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Guided Maine Fly Fishing Adventures and Traditional Maine Flies
General Streamer Patterns
Oldies but goodies, these streamers are still as deadly as ever.
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$3.50/each unless specified otherwise, $4.25 with real Jungle Cock eyes
Allagash AlAllagash Al
AstronautAstronaut
A Grand Lakes pattern. Many of these flies utilize either brown or grizzly hackles or both which are effective. #2-8 9xl hook, $3.75A Grand Lakes pattern. Many of these flies utilize either brown or grizzly hackles or both which are effective. #2-8 9xl hook,...
Ballou SpecialBallou Special
Very probably this was the first ever marabou streamer that realized the effectiveness of that amazing, amazing material. Created by A.W. Ballou this is a good fly just about any time. #2-8 9xl hook, $3.75Very probably this was the first ever marabou streamer that realized the effectiveness of that amazing, amazing material. Crea...
Battenkill ShinerBattenkill Shiner
Besides imitating Lew Oatman's intended baitfish, it makes a good smelt pattern as well.Besides imitating Lew Oatman's intended baitfish, it makes a good smelt pattern as well.
Black LeechBlack Leech
Weighted near the front to impart a dipping action on the retrieve. Also available in Black/Olive, Olive, or Brown. $2.75Weighted near the front to impart a dipping action on the retrieve. Also available in Black/Olive, Olive, or Brown. $2.75
Black Ghost, MarabouBlack Ghost, Marabou
Herb Welch's classic tied with a marabou wing. Old Reliable!Herb Welch's classic tied with a marabou wing. Old Reliable!
Bleeding Black Ghost, MarabouBleeding Black Ghost, Marabou
I first came across this pattern as a kid in an article by Al Brewster in the Spring 1978 issue of Fly Tyer magazine. It was called a Black Ghost Special and had a wing of bucktail but I prefer the marabou wing better. A lot of very good anglers probably would rather this fly remained on the down low. Red and White is always a very effective color combination on lures and flies.I first came across this pattern as a kid in an article by Al Brewster in the Spring 1978 issue of Fly Tyer magazine. It was c...
Blue CharmBlue Charm
Landlocked salmon are genetically identical to Atlantic salmon and this is one of the most well known and consistent patterns used for them. I like it in the Fall.Landlocked salmon are genetically identical to Atlantic salmon and this is one of the most well known and consistent patterns u...
Brooks BlondeBrooks Blonde
Available in Platinum Blonde(White), Honey Blonde(Yellow), or Punk Blonde(Chartreuse). I prefer to tie these on salmon irons but can tie them on nickel saltwater hooks if requested. Sizes #3/0, 2/0, 1/0, 1, 2, or 4.Available in Platinum Blonde(White), Honey Blonde(Yellow), or Punk Blonde(Chartreuse). I prefer to tie these on salmon irons b...
Brown OwlBrown Owl
This fly actually originated as a dry stone fly imitation but it's generally fished as a streamer now. It's popular on the Rapid and in Western Maine. I like to fish it damp. $3.00This fly actually originated as a dry stone fly imitation but it's generally fished as a streamer now. It's popular on the Rap...
Campbell's FancyCampbell's Fancy
A flat wing streamer version of the classic wet that is popular on some Northern ponds here. Also tied with a red tinsel body for a Red Campbell. #8-10. $3.00A flat wing streamer version of the classic wet that is popular on some Northern ponds here. Also tied with a red tinsel body ...
Doc Watson's GhostDoc Watson's Ghost
A simple yet simply great marabou streamer. I catch a lot of fish on this fly. $3.00A simple yet simply great marabou streamer. I catch a lot of fish on this fly. $3.00
Edson Tiger - Dark Edson Tiger - Dark
Tied using the brass "Edson" eyes like the originals. I also use fox squirrel tail for the wing in the pictured Dark Tiger like Bill did on a lot of his flies instead of the more common brown bucktail used today. $3.75Tied using the brass "Edson" eyes like the originals. I also use fox squirrel tail for the wing in the pictured Dark Tiger lik...
Edson Tiger - LightEdson Tiger - Light
A very good fly in the Fall for Brook Trout. $3.75A very good fly in the Fall for Brook Trout. $3.75
ErskineErskine
A very effective streamer, it used to be fairly common but fell by the wayside. Size 4 only, $4.00A very effective streamer, it used to be fairly common but fell by the wayside. Size 4 only, $4.00
Ghost ShinerGhost Shiner
I really like all of Lew Oatman's patterns but this one is near the top for me. The mink tail wing I use is a good substitute for the very difficult shade of sable tail Lew used.I really like all of Lew Oatman's patterns but this one is near the top for me. The mink tail wing I use is a good substitute ...
GoldenheadGoldenhead
Old school Grand Lake pattern created by Paul Hoar. #2-8 9xl hook, $3.75Old school Grand Lake pattern created by Paul Hoar. #2-8 9xl hook, $3.75
Golden RetrieverGolden Retriever
Created by Jim Finn, this fly is all the rage right now. It seems to really shine during the Fall but is good anytime. Don't go to Grand Lake stream without any. Weighted and tied with a tungsten bead, size #4-10 $2.75Created by Jim Finn, this fly is all the rage right now. It seems to really shine during the Fall but is good anytime. Don't g...
Grand Lake StreamerGrand Lake Streamer
#2-6 9xl hook, $3.75#2-6 9xl hook, $3.75
Grand LakerGrand Laker
#2-6 9xl hook, $3.75#2-6 9xl hook, $3.75
Green KingGreen King
Gardner Percy's spin on the 9-3, it's muted colors have always been good where smelt or shiners are found.Gardner Percy's spin on the 9-3, it's muted colors have always been good where smelt or shiners are found.
Green SpotGreen Spot
Also called "Green's Pot". Herb Welch pattern possibly an inspiration for the better known 9-3 streamer.Also called "Green's Pot". Herb Welch pattern possibly an inspiration for the better known 9-3 streamer.
Golden DarterGolden Darter
Kennebago MuddlerKennebago Muddler
I fish it as a streamer but it is also fished dry in the original or yellow version during the Hex hatch. Original, Olive(Pictured), or Yellow - $2.75I fish it as a streamer but it is also fished dry in the original or yellow version during the Hex hatch. Original, Olive(Pict...
Lucky PennyLucky Penny
I don't promote many of my own patterns but this one has wound up working pretty good. Copper is a wicked effective color on Maine waters as evidenced by the use of so many copper trolling spoons but there aren't a whole lot of streamers out there using it. Brown is a good muted fish-catcher as well and I combined both to come up with this minnow imitation. Size 4 or 6 only.I don't promote many of my own patterns but this one has wound up working pretty good. Copper is a wicked effective color on M...
Male DaceMale Dace
Lew Oatman imitation of the Black Nosed Dace in spawning colors.Lew Oatman imitation of the Black Nosed Dace in spawning colors.
Mallard MinnowMallard Minnow
This is a fly I haven't actually fished yet but I tied some up recently for someone and really liked the looks of it a lot. Seems pretty fishy and has a lot of promise. Am hoping to give it a good dunking during next season. Weighted. $2.75This is a fly I haven't actually fished yet but I tied some up recently for someone and really liked the looks of it a lot. Se...
Oatman's Brook TroutOatman's Brook Trout
There's no way I could not offer this fly. It's a pain in the butt to tie but it's one of my all time favorite streamers. $7.50 (JC eyes included)There's no way I could not offer this fly. It's a pain in the butt to tie but it's one of my all time favorite streamers. $7.5...
Orange AlOrange Al
Also called the Orange Osgood, it's Brewer, ME resident Fred Osgood's variation of the Allagash Al.Also called the Orange Osgood, it's Brewer, ME resident Fred Osgood's variation of the Allagash Al.
Red Squirrel Picket Pin (R.S.P.)Red Squirrel Picket Pin (R.S.P.)
Don Bastian's great spin on the classic Picket Pin. $3.00Don Bastian's great spin on the classic Picket Pin. $3.00
Scaled ShinerScaled Shiner
Good on pond brookies.Good on pond brookies.
Silver DarterSilver Darter
A great Lew Oatman streamer in smaller sizes for skinny water.A great Lew Oatman streamer in smaller sizes for skinny water.
Teal StripTeal Strip
Popular in Western Maine, it's commonly used during Hex hatches. Popular in Western Maine, it's commonly used during Hex hatches.
Triple D (Deryn's Delicious Dace)Triple D (Deryn's Delicious Dace)
A Red Bellied Dace pattern of my own design to imitate spawning males. #6-10 6xl hook (I basically just use a #8)A Red Bellied Dace pattern of my own design to imitate spawning males. #6-10 6xl hook (I basically just use a #8)
Trout Rock #1Trout Rock #1
Bert Quimby streamer series named after the rock at the confluence of the Kennebago and Rangeley rivers. I like the #1 as a general attractor, it's a great all-around brookie fly. Bert Quimby streamer series named after the rock at the confluence of the Kennebago and Rangeley rivers. I like the #1 as a ge...
Trout Rock #2Trout Rock #2
I like this version in May/June on the Kennebago when the Red Bellied Dace are spawning. I like this version in May/June on the Kennebago when the Red Bellied Dace are spawning.
Trout Rock #4Trout Rock #4
The venerable Red & White bucktail combination is effective everywhere.The venerable Red & White bucktail combination is effective everywhere.
Trout Rock #6Trout Rock #6
This one is good in the Fall. This one is good in the Fall.
Warden's WorryWarden's Worry
A classic Maine streamer, I know one or two Jersey guys who also like this one for Brown trout.A classic Maine streamer, I know one or two Jersey guys who also like this one for Brown trout.
WitchWitch
This forgotten pattern is from Bob Elliot's book "All About the Eastern Brook Trout" and was Gene Letourneau's favorite streamer for brookies. It is also called the Gray Witch. This pattern and Bert Quimby's Dusty streamer are the exact same fly.This forgotten pattern is from Bob Elliot's book "All About the Eastern Brook Trout" and was Gene Letourneau's favorite streame...