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 feather wing that has the appearance of a baitfish or smelt. These flies have been used for many years in Maine and other northeastern US states to catch brook trout, landlocked salmon, and lake trout. It was created by Herbie Welch, a legendary guide, from Maine’s famous Rangeley Lakes region. You can’t go wrong swinging a Marabou Black Ghost around when in search of big trout. Tied on a classic size 6 straight eye streamer hook. 

Tied by Logan Messina of Maine