Carrie Stevens Fly Reproductions

tied by Selene A. Dumaine

“Carrie G. Stevens (1882-1970) of Upper Dam, Maine, created some of the most beautiful and enduring streamer patterns ever designed,“ wrote Graydon R. Hilyard, author of Carrie G. Stevens maker of Rangeley Favorite Trout and Salmon Flies. While the Gray Ghost is the most widely known fly of her creation, many more baitfish imitations exist thanks to her talents.

In these collections of Carrie Stevens replica patterns, I have dedicated myself to mastering Carrie’s unique tying techniques which result in a perfectly balanced and durable fly. I have taken care to use as many authentic materials as are available including native wood duck feathers, jungle cock and silk floss. Maintaining the integrity of Carrie’s craft is my first concern. Carrie’s mark of distinction on her flies was a red band on the head of the fly. I have chosen, out of respect for Carrie, not to include this band on my fly reproductions. My trade-mark on the framed flies is three tiny jungle cock feathers found near my signature.

 

The Tyer:

Selene Dumaine, born the year Carrie died, is an accomplished tyer dedicated to practicing traditional methods of fly tying, as well as originating new patterns to closely replicate the naturals found on her home waters of Maine.

She won the North East Fly Tying Competition at the World Fly Fishing Expo in Wilmington, Massachusetts in 1998. The distinguished judges for that competition were Lefty Kreh and Dave Whitlock. She has taught beginner and intermediate fly tying courses for six years as well as offering fly tying demonstrations. She has been a registered Maine guide for six years specializing in the fields of Fly Fishing and Recreation. An article in Fly Tyer Magazine; Winter issue 2003, features Selene in the Tyer Profile section.

Production tying has also been a focus with many of her flies found in local area fly shops as well as in Alaska and Labrador. She ties many custom flies and can meet your demands of quality. To place a fly order, contact Selene

Choose the flies that you admire most, then choose a display.

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Available Carrie Stevens Patterns

tied by Selene A. Dumaine

All Orange

Casablanca

Blue Devil

Colonel Bates

Demon

Gray Ghost

Hummer

Red Streak

Rooster's Regret

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All Orange

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These Carrie Stevens patterns are also available for order:

Allie's Delight Allie's Favorite America Artula Austie's Special Black Cat Blue Charm Blue Dragon Canary Canary Custom

Don's Delight Don's Special Golden Witch Gray Miller Governor Green Beauty Green Weaver Greyhound Hammerhead Indian Rock Lady Miller

Lakewood Larry Larry's Special Merry Widow Mezger's Special Mrs. Duley's Special P.L.B. #2 Red Devil Victory White Ghost Witch Wizard Yellow and Black

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Carrie Stevens Style Fly Displays for Sale 

You choose the flies you want and a frame, then contact Selene to place an order.

Three Flies in a 4"x12" Frame

$75

Six Flies in a 8"x10" Frame

$100

Single Fly in a Lucite Box with Brass Engraved name Plate

$60

Three flies in a frame with individual openings.

$100

Four flies in a frame with individual openings

$120

Dozen flies in Frame

$160

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Three Flies in a 4"x12" Frame

$75

 

Other frame or display options available upon request. 

 

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Selene Dumaine's home page-www.brooksongangling.com

 

Fishable flies range in price from $2-$4.  Presentation flies range from $20 in a nice plastic box with a signed card to $400 for a framed reproduction 1942 topo map of Oquossic with 12 hand tied flies.  I ask that you don't order fishable flies and have them framed on your own.  For presentation flies I use more historically accurate materials and am true to the originators patterns.