Flies

Looking for some flies tied locally? We tie everything here in Maine, with a focus on freshwater and saltwater flies. You tell us what you want or ...

The Golden Retriever was originally created in Virginia about 30 years ago. Since then, it’s effectiveness has swept across the fly fishing nation....

This boldly named classic the "Montreal Whore" has consistently proven its effectiveness as a brook trout & landlocked salmon fly. This fly is ...

The jig skirted leach (available in olive or black) has been a killer pattern for bass and trout - browns and rainbows especially! With the smooth ...

A perfect fly  for anything baetis/mayfly related. An all season fly offered on a #16 jig hook paired with a 2.8mm tungsten slotted bead. UV resin ...

There is an old saying that you only need three flies to fish in Maine, a Black Ghost, a Black Ghost, and a Black Ghost. It is a classic fly with a...

A traditional and contemporary version of the woolly bugger! A must have in every angler's box! Tied on a size 8 hook with a heavy tungsten bead.  ...

The Intruder was originally created on the west coast to be used for swinging for anadromous fish, such as Steelhead and Salmon. Since its inceptio...

 A variation on the classic Maine streamer.  The Grey Ghost was originally created by Carrie Stevens in Western Maine.  While sharing the same colo...

If there are Caddis in the air, there are Caddis underwater. These Caddis nymph’s are essential for summer time hatches. Trout like to do most of t...

A classic fly meant to imitate an emerging insect.  This one has been around long enough to have roots in England.  A great choice for caddis hatch...

If you fish for smallmouth, you need this fly. If you fish for big brook trout, you need this fly! Crawfish are a staple in both smallmouth and big...

If times are tough you can never go wrong with a small egg. This pattern does very well in late fall and early spring, especially in rivers with mi...

The classic Pheasant Tail is a staple for any fly box.  It is among the oldest nymphs still used and for good reason.  It’s a simple fly that looks...

With colder weather comes the blue winged olives. They are the first and last mayfly of the season to hatch. Sometimes they are seen throughout all...

The Klinkhammer, which Hans von Klinken created to mimic an emerging caddis, has quickly established itself as a reliable favorite practically ever...

A classic fly thats been tried and true over and over again. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned expert this is a fly that you should ne...

The X-Caddis is a great dry fly. It imitates an emerging adult Caddis with a trailing nymphal shuck. You can fish this fly dry or slightly submerge...

Hailing from the competitive fly fisher world, a mix of natural pheasant tail and bright colored UV ice dubbing makes for a killer nymph pattern. T...

This traditional size 12 dry fly is high floating and is necessary in all dry fly boxes. Whether dead drifted, skated, or bounced on th...

  Tied on a #16 barbless competition dry fly hook, this fly has a dubbing body to go along with a hi-vis orange parachute post. This can be fished ...

Blowtorch Size 14 - A heavy attractor pattern, this fly has plenty of flash and movement from a CDC collar to grab attention in swift c...

This effective and popular fly is heavy, imitates a variety of aquatic insects, and can be fished on a variety of rigs. On a nymph rig or as a drop...

Girdle Bug, Pats Rubber Leg, Stone Nymph, Turd, whatever you call them, these are a killer fly for any kind of trout. This version is tied with lif...

Size 20 - A very popular midge pattern, it is effectively fished in a tandem nymph rig or in the surface film behind a larger dry fly. ...

This Clouser Half and Half has been tied with river striper fishing in mind. This fly is intended to catch the eye of stripers feeding on alewives ...

Great for: trout, salmon, bass *1 order comes with 6 flies *Orange bead is tungsten bead

A play on the wooly bugger, the Thin Mint is a tri-colored bugger fly with just the right amount of contrast and flash. Tied on a size 10 barbless ...

The Peeping Caddis is a must have for matching a specific stage of the caddis hatch. Caddis nymphs make cases out of gravel and attach themselves t...

Whether it’s spring or fall for trout or bass this is one of my go to streamers for imitating smelt and shiners in the river.  With the weighted he...

If you're not fishing scuds, you need to! Tied on a size 12 barbless scud hook! Tied by Richard Roy, USA

A classic dry fly, this pattern is useful in mimicking a variety of mayfly species. Useful on both lakes and rivers. Tied by Matt Manjo...

A simple and sparse pattern that produces year round! Great when fish are rising but you can’t quite figure out what they’re eating. Even in winter...

Description: This "Hot Spot" Copper John tied on an extended length size 10 Firehole 718 hook makes an effective all purpose nymph to imitate large...

A classic fly to imitate tiny midge pupa and larva, the zebra midge is used in tailwaters across the country to catch trout even when seemingly not...

Black Nose Dace are a prolific baitfish that inhabit most of the lakes, rivers, and streams in the northeast. This small fish will spawn in huge nu...

A must have streamer that can get it done whether it's trout, salmon, bass, or stripers. The saddle feather tail adds a lot of movement in the wate...

A simple fly that is incredibly effective! Tied on a size 14 barbless jig hook! Tied by Richard Roy, USA

5" baitfish pattern. Tied by Imperial Fly Co in the USA.

Looking for a may fly spinner? Look no further! Trout will sip these dry flies without effort! These spinners have two toned bodies with a rear egg...

A classic pattern that should be in every anglers box. This small fly can produce big results! Perfect for those early spring evenings when the bug...

The original Midas Fly is actually a European competition dry fly that mimics a hopper or caddis fly, its a highly effective searching pattern.  It...

Foam beetles are a favorite trout snack during the summer months. Don't go to the river without some foam beetles come June and July!  Hook: Siz...

Created by Kelly Galloup, this pattern is supposed to imitate smaller bait fish like juvenile suckers and sculpin. If you’re looking for a fly that...

The Killer Caddis works great in June when there are lots of green Caddis larva crawling around the bottom of the river. It’s tied on a barbless si...

The MidCoast Minnow is a Scandinavian style sand eel / minnow pattern that works well to imitate just about any small saltwater bait fish, availabl...

 If you’re looking for a fly that will grab a large trout or smallmouth bass’s attention, look no further. It’s a must have, especially on the east...

Greenie Weenie $3.25 The green weenie is one of the most straightforward and productive flies available. This fly is a nationwide favor...