[Russ]

I was thinking that most states have an official gem, bird, tree, etc. I don't think any states have an official fly.

What should Maine have as their official fly? Parmachene Belle, McKay Special, Kennebago Wulff, Gray Ghost?

I think it's time has come. We need a state fly.

When we get a new governor, maybe we can get this idea passed.

[Bushbuck]

I am sure if there was one it would most likely be the Grey Ghost.

[mac]

Bushbuck, on 06 February 2010 - 01:58 PM, said:

I am sure if there was one it would most likely be the Grey Ghost.

I'm with Bushbuck. If there is such a thing as the quintessential Maine fly it would have to be the Gray Ghost. Sorry Kevin.

[Rory]

Funny that Parmachene Belle should be first on your list. It was the first thing that sprang to my mind, as it incorporates a legendary place name and was once perhaps the most widely used brook trout fly in the state, if my father's experiences are any kind of guide. The best thing about it would be driving guys like Dave M nuts with the choice.

[Bushbuck]

I agree I like to use the parmacheene Belle as opposed to the grey Ghost myself. But I would think the Grey Ghost is the most famous streamer of all time and still the most used. It also was designed in maine.

As far as the belle, the folks at Bosebuck have developed there own fly for that area. I can say there fly and my own Parmacheene Lightning are my favorite flies for that area.

This post has been edited by Bushbuck: 06 February 2010 - 03:43 PM

[conwayk5]

Bushbuck,
How about a look at this parmachenee lightning you speak of, sounds interesting.

[K. I. JOE]

I would have to vote for the Grey Ghost because of the history of the fly

[rangerkevin]

Ummmmm...How 'bout the Black Fly? They've sure taken plenty of my blood! Sorry...OT

[Kevin McKay]

I would say Grey Ghost it is know world wide

[Mainiac]

No the Blackfly is the state bird!

[ebud]

For Maine no one can deny Carrie Stevens GREY GHOST.
Ray

[Alan]

Grey Ghost hands down!

[Bushbuck]

conwayk5, on 06 February 2010 - 05:42 PM, said:

Bushbuck,
How about a look at this parmachenee lightning you speak of, sounds interesting.

We will have to meet up this spring on the river and I will be happy to give you a couple. They are much to deadly to post..

[theriverrunsthroughme]

GGhost for sure......what maine fly fisherman hasnt heard of it? or caught fish on it?

[Russ]

I seriously think we should put this before the legislature. Maybe before Balducci leaves office. I will contact the people over at FFIM and FFO to see what they think.

Russ

[Bill Blake]

Kevin McKay, on 07 February 2010 - 05:43 AM, said:

I would say Grey Ghost it is know world wide

Kevin, I'd hate to break it to you, but no it isn't. Most fly fisherman I've met outside of New England have far less of a tradition using streamers and the Grey Ghost, while ubiquitous in Maine is scarcely known West of the Mississippi or south of the Mason Dixon line. Don't feel too bad though, it's not just the Grey Ghost, streamers in general get little attention beyond the Wooly Bugger in most parts of the country. Most people out west wouldn't know a Warden's Worry from a Mickey Finn.

Still, I can't think of a fly that is more quintessentially a Maine fly than the Grey Ghost so it has my vote.

[Bushbuck]

Every single vote on this thread is for the same fly..

[Russ]

It sounds like a Grey Ghost is most notably a true original Maine fly. Perfect for becoming the official Maine state fly. Anybody know a fly fishing friendly state legistator?

[Rory]

I hate to be the one to break it to you guys, but there is no "Grey Ghost". I believe you are all referring to the Gray Ghost. Don't blame me, blame Ken Allen.

[AK Skim]

From someone who has never lived way up there in Maine,
who only goes up there to fish.



The Lady and her signature fly gets my vote.