FLY
Classic Streamer
Babb’s Ghost Streamer
Tied by Darrell Olson
Babb’s Ghost Streamer recipe
| Hook | Partridge CS5 9XL, Size 4 |
|---|---|
| Thread | Black 8/0 |
| Tag | Silver Flat Tinsel |
| Body | Black Floss |
| Rib | Silver Flat Tinsel |
| Belly | White Bucktail |
| Underwing | Mixed Yellow, Red and Blue Bucktail |
| Underwing 2 | 4 Peacock Herls |
| Wing | 4 Blue Dun Hackles |
| Shoulder | Silver Pheasant Body |
| Eyes | Jungle Cock Imitation Nail – Size Medium |
| Head | Black Thread |
About this fly
The Babb’s Ghost streamer pattern was developed by Jim Warner to be fished in Lake Winnipesaukee. The fly was created at the request of George and Helen Babb. They were from Alton Bay and as best as I can figure out may have owned a shop that among other things sold flies. The story goes that they ask Jim to tie them a Grey Ghost but to modify it by adding three primary colors. The colors were, blue, red and yellow bucktail and as the fly was fished they would mix up a bit which made the pattern highly effective.
What the Babb’s Ghost Streamer imitates
- Streamer / baitfish
Tied for: Salmon (general), Trout (general)
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