Miramichi Flies

D. B. Shrimp Head: Fluorescent red or orange thread Tail: Long hot orange calf tail with 4 strands pearl Krystal Flash Tag: Oval gold tinsel Body: Orange chenille, followed by hot orange collar, then red chenille Rib: Oval gold tinsel Collar: Hot orange hackle, then black hackle Remarks: Named for Darlene Bamford of the Homestead Inn, Blissfield, NB in whose cabin the pattern was conceived, September 2000. The fly was responsible for a 10-pound Atlantic salmon during its first 20 minutes on the water.

Frank’s Prawn Head: Black thread Tail: Chartreuse calf tail, over which are 4 strands of chartreuse crystal flash, over which are 4 strands of black Krystal Flash Tag: 4 wraps of oval gold tinsel Body: Rear half chartreuse (light green highlander) wool, collar 2 wraps black hen hackle; front half black wool Rib: Oval gold tinsel Collar: 2 wraps chartreuse hen hackle over which are 2 wraps black hen hackle Remarks: Named for Frank Beers of Blissfield, NB, Miramichi guide and an expert salmon angler.