Maine's new regulations have made it possible, and for the do-it-yourselfers, there's no better place to get a trophy of a lifetime. This month's fly is the Little Green Machine created by Vince Wilcox of upstate New York. As the fall spawning period approaches (October into November), many of the larger trout become aggressive and respond to bright flies (Pink Lady, Mickey Finn, and Light Edson Tiger) fished with a fast, erratic retrieve. I got this pattern from theHatch Guide for New England Streamsby Thomas Ames. Learn to tie the versatile Hare's Ear with master tier Charlie Craven. For those of us who are streamer-junkies here in Maine, the Montreal Whore is one of the most popular "traditional styled" streamer patterns around. The secret to the fly's productivity is the under wing of lavender. We tied it during our Saturday tying group this winter. This month's fly is the Winnipesaukee Smelt. They typically dont have to move far or fast to capitalize on these morsels. We are approaching one of the best fishing times of the year! The same rings true during the holidays, order early to avoid shipping delays. Food availability in a pond is influenced by several factors, such as water depth and clarity, types of organisms present in the food chain, and acidity. Flatwings offer amazing movement in the water even when the fly is paused the materials continue to undulate. Learn to tie Barr's Damsel with master tier Charlie Craven. It can pass for a caddis or terrestrial. It's a fairly common behavior, especially of brook trout, to actually "move" intruding smaller fish out of its area by physically pushing them or even inhaling them them, swimming off, and spitting them out. If other competing species (perch, pickerel, and bass) are present, there is less food for the trout. Over the years, New Englanders have created and adapted scores of fly patterns for our native brook trout and landlocked salmon. When mackerel are around, this is the fly to tie on. They all still work as well as ever, and many of us prefer to use them. Every year fisherman come into the shop looking for orange hornbergs. It's an excellent choice as night falls. I could not find any history on this pattern, but it certainly has been around a long time. Deliver the fly ahead of where you observe bass and try some different retrieves until you come tight. Custom orders are all flies hand-tied by Jesse Rochester (Mainely Outdoors) using the highest quality materials and hooks. This is a factor that I think makes fall fishing so exciting. This is a high floating and versatile pattern. Of course, strict regulations can only provide the desired results if quality coldwater habitats are protected. The Nine-Three was born in May 1949, in the Belgrade Lakes region. Originally tied by Rim Chung, I believe its original intent was to be fished just below the surface as an emerger. This streamer was originated in 1930 by Maine Game Warden Joseph Stickney of Saco. It can be fished deep or swung in the surface film. The American Museum Of Fly Fishing Some say that trout do not feed in the fall. This large caddisfly swarms in streamside bushes in June (at the height of the New England blackfly season). This month's fly is the Blacknose Dace streamer fly. Top 5 Streamers for Brook Trout - All Points Fly Shop + Outfitter I used this pattern frequently at one time and forgot it for awhile after I used up my supply. Manchester, VT 05254 RAPID RIVER PRIMER - Fly Fisherman The fly that landed her record brook trout quickly evolved into a more refined pattern, the Gray Ghost, and was the most requested of Stevens's work. Along with all the classics we have many of the patterns designed by the legendary tier Carrie Stevens.