Smelt & Streamer Fly Patterns

Head: Black
Body: Pearl Diamond Braid
Underwing: White Bucktail
Wing: Silver Craft fur veiled by 4 strands of pearl holographic flash, veiled by Green craft fur veiled by 4 green grizzly saddle hackles.
Butt: Chinese Red Wool
Tail: Silver craft fur veiled by green craft fur
Throat: Red Hackle
Eyes: Jungle Cock (Optional)
Topping: 4 strands of Peacock

J.R. Smelt (The Tribute)

See Fly of the Month page for description.

Hook: 2/0 Partridge Carrie Stevens CS-15
Body: - Flat silver tinsel
Underbody: - white polar bear with 8 strands of peacock herl under
Throat: - orange polar bear
Wing: - lime green bucktail with pink polar bear over. Dark greenish dun grizzly saddle over
Cheeks: - Silver Pheasant

The Janes (Appreciation Smelt)

Another beautiful fly by Jamie Webb of Truro, NS. A Master tier, Jamie ties flies not only that look fantastic, but flies that are notorious fish catchers.
Quality, consistency are some of Jamie's traits.

Hook: Mustad #79580 0r #3665A Partridge salmon hook
sizes 2-10
Partridge salmon hook for spring salmon size 1/0-5/0
Butt: 6-7 turns of Oval Silver Tinsel
Tail: Teal Flank
Body: Embossed Silver Tinsel
Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel
Throat: Scarlet red hackle fibres
Wing: White Bucktail , yellow Bucktail, Purple Bucktail topped with 5-6 Peacock swords
Cheeks: Teal Flank under Jungle Cock eyes.
Head: Black

Magog Smelt

Another industry standard for spring fishing tied by Mike McKinnon of Middleton, NS. As one of Nova Scotia's best, Mike is known for his outstanding craftsmanship of Salmon flies. His Streamers are no exception and are of commercial quality.

Head: Black
Body: Flat silver tinsel size 10
Rib: Medium Silver Twist
Underwing: Purple Bucktail underneath pink bucktail underneath white bucktail
Wing: 6 Strands of peacock topped by 2 olive Grizzly saddle hackles
Throat: Red Schlappen
Cheeks: Lemon Wood Duck
Eyes: Jungle Cock (Optional)

Barney's River Smelt

This fly was created to mimic the baitfish of Pictou County; particularly Barney's River. Early spring fishing on Barney's can bring ample opportunity to catch big sea-run fish. These fish move in and out of the river, particularly the estuary, feeding heavily on baitfish. Smelts that run in Pictou have a pink and purple, combined with an olive hue. Thus, I created this smelt fly imitation. An outstanding producer when baitfish is present.

Hook: Mustad #79580 0r #3665A Partridge salmon hook
sizes 2-10
Partridge salmon hook for spring salmon size 1/0-5/0
Thread: 8/0 black & 8/0 red
Butt: Oval silver tinsel
Rib: Embossed silver tinsel
Body: Burnt orange floss
Throat: White buck tail, peacock sword & golden pheasant crest
Wing: Grey cock neck
Cheeks: Amherst pheasant body feathers with Jungle Cock eyes
Topping: Golden pheasant crest
Head: Black with a red band in the center

Grey Ghost

The Grandfather of Smelt flies. This fly catches fish....No other description needed.
This fly was tied by Mike McKinnon of Middleton, NS. As one of Nova Scotia's best, Mike is known for his outstanding craftsmanship of Salmon flies. His Streamers are no exception and are of commercial quality.

Hook: Streamer 4X or 6X long.
Thread: 8/0 white, 8/0 black
Tail: Red floss over green hackle barbs
Rib: flat silver tinsel
Body: white yarn or dubbing
Throat: Orange buck tail, or calf tail
Wing: (From bottom to top) White bucktail, Orange bucktail, Green Bucktail, and Grey Squirrel Tail.
Eyes: Jungle Cock (Optional)
Head: Black

Little Brook Trout

An excellent sea trout fly for early season.
This fly was tied by Tim Hiltz, a seasoned angler of the Gold River. Tim is known for his superior attention to detail and realistic trout flies, especially his nymph patterns.
The same traits can be found in his streamers as well.

Purple Prosser

Another beautiful fly by Jamie Webb of Truro, NS. A Master tier, Jamie ties flies not only that look fantastic, but flies that are notorious fish catchers.
Quality, consistency are some of Jamie's traits. Jamie always ties flies that are perfect proportion.

Note* the entire fly is tied with the Olive UNI-Stretch
Hook: Steamer 2 - 10
Tail: Olive marabou length of shank
Rib: Flat gold #12
Body: Olive UNI Stretch built up
Throat: white bucktail past hook bend with orange schlappen over it
Wing: Olive marabou to bend of hook
Head: Olive UNI Stretch
Painted eyes (yellow with black pupil) optional

Larry Shortt's Bubba

Larry brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the trout and Salmon fishing community. Larry has been a member and/or director of NSSA, ASF, Sackville River Assoc., and many other organizations that promote and protect our beloved native species for many years. Be sure to check out his weekly meeting of “Flies and Lies”.

Head: Black
Body: Flat silver tinsel size 10
Rib: Medium Silver Twist
Underwing: Yellow Bucktail underneath white Bucktail
Wing: Blue Bucktail topped by 2 black saddle hackles
Throat: Red Hackle
Eyes: Jungle Cock (Optional)
Cheeks: Lemon Wood Duck
Topping: 4 strands of Peacock

Blue Bonnet Smelt

A Peter Janes original, this fly is relatively new on the scene in Nova Scotia. It has taken fish on such rivers as Barney's River, West River- Antigonish, and River Phillip. A very good Smelt fly for fishing close to the estuaries.

Head: Black
Body: Flat silver tinsel
Tag: Silver tinsel
Rib: Medium Silver Twist
Wing: Yellow Bucktail followed by red Bucktail, then again by yellow Bucktail
Eyes: Jungle Cock (Optional)
Butt: Red uni-stretch or wool

Mickey Finn

This fly has caught just about everything that swims in Nova Scotia and around the world. It is the "Industry Standard" of all flies. A great fly to fish with anytime of the year.
This fly was tied by Mike McKinnon of Middleton, NS. As one of Nova Scotia's best, Mike is known for his outstanding craftmanship of Salmon flies. His Streamers are no exception and are of commercial quality.

Head: Black
Body: Silver Diamond Braid
Wing: White Goat topped by Olive craft fur topped by 2 Olive Grizzly hackles
Butt: Chinese Red Wool
Tail: White goat topped by olive craft fur
Throat: Red Hackle
Eyes: Jungle Cock (Optional)

The Northeast Smelt

Simple, Sleek, Elegant, and Productive. in my opinion, it is the king of all smelt flies.
Created by Jack Ripley in response to the American Smelt; I always have at least a dozen in my box at all times.

A very productive fly for all Northumberland rivers.

Head: Black
Body: Flat silver tinsel size 10
Rib: Medium Silver Twist
Underwing: White Bucktail
Wing: 4 green Grizzly saddle hackles
Topping: 4 strands of Peacock
Throat: Red Schlappen
Cheeks: Teal
Eyes: Jungle Cock (Optional)

The Rifle Ranger Smelt

This fly was developed in 2005 out of what I thought was the Northeast Smelt. Prior to 2005, I had never seen the NE Smelt; however, it was described to me by a gentlemen I met on the Sackville River. It turns out, that the wings of a Northeast Smelt were Olive, not green. That being said, it was a fantastic mistake. The Mean Green, or Rifle Ranger produced one of the best evenings of fishing to date. This is my go-to-fly for the spring. An excellent pattern for the Sackville River, and the River Phillip. Tied in smaller versions, it is a superb Sea trout fly.

The Big M Special

tied by Mark Willigar. Mark is no stranger to the Northshore rivers of NS. He is an expert at fishing trout and salmon on such rivers as River Phillip, Wallace, Waugh, and other "secret locations" of the North Shore.

Green Witch Smelt

This fly was created by Jamie Webb of Truro, NS. A Master tier, Jamie ties flies not only that look fantastic, but flies that are notorious fish catchers.
Quality, consistency are some of Jamie's traits. Jamie has an eye for combining winning combinations of colors.

Head: Black
Butt: Red Wool
Body: Embossed Silver Tinsel
Underwing: yellow Bucktail underneath White Bucktail
Wing: Orange Saddle Hackle topped by Grizlley Saddle Hackle
Topping: Peacock
Cheeks: Lemon Wood Duck
Eyes: Jungle Cock (Optional)

Pink Lady Smelt Tube Fly

tied by Peter Janes.

Silver Doctor Streamer

tied by Dwayne Miller

When it comes to the rivers of PEI, Dwayne is an expert. He is an outstanding guide and fly tyer. His flies not only catch fish, but are worthy of exhibition.

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Thread:  Black
Hook: Mustad 34011 stainless steel saltwater streamer hook, size1
Body: Silver Diamond Braid (rust & tarnish proof)
Wing: 4 strands of silver Flashabou,over which is emerald green bucktail, over which is dark  green or black bucktail, over which are 2 grizzly rooster saddle hackles.
Throat Hackle: Webby fluff from the base of a white rooster hackle
Head: Black
Eyes: Holographic Stick-On Eyes coated with 2 coats of Angler’s Corner Wet Head Cement or Dollarama 5 minute epoxy

Baby Gaspereau Streamer

tied by Bill Carpan

Bill is the owner of River Magic Fly shop located in Stillwater, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia. In 2006, Bill's outstanding tying and craftmanship, gave Nova Scotia its official fly.

The Nova Scotia Classic Fly

Head: Black
Butt: Red Wool
Body: Embossed Silver Tinsel
Rib: Silver Twist
Underwing: Yellow Bucktail underneath White Bucktail
Wings: 2 Green Grizzly Saddle hackles
Topping: Peacock
Cheeks: Lemon wood Duck
Eyes: Jungle Cock (Optional)

Rifle Ranger Deluxe

tied by Peter Janes

Sometimes a little goes a long way. A little yellow bucktail on the Rifle Ranger can be deadly, especially on River Phillip.

Black Nose Dace

tied by Charles Burns

Charles hails to us form Fredericton, New Brunswick. He will tell you he is an "amateur fly tyer", but as evidence shows, this is far from the truth. I would recomend having a few of these in your box at all times. An excellent baitfish imitation year round.

Green Ghost

Black n' Orange

Sandbar Smelt

Lady Line

Col. Bates

Black Ghost

D.R's Smelt(The Informationist)

Smelt Muddler