Few streamers carry the same legendary status as the Magog Smelt. Originating from the lakes along the Quebec and Vermont border, this pattern became synonymous with trophy brook trout and landlocked salmon—fish that haunt the clear, deep waters of...

In every fly tier’s journey, there are patterns that stand out — creations that merge art, history, and passion into something timeless. The Footer Special Streamer is one of those rare flies. Originally designed by David Footer of Maine, a renowned...