"The fly was originated about 1930 by Warden Supervisor Joseph S. Stickney
of Saco, Maine, from whose title it took its name. It is a a favorite
for trout, landlocked salmon, and many other game fish in all sections
of the US."
The original pattern was described:
- Hook: Streamer, 3X to 6X long, size 4 to 12.
- Thread: Black.
- Tail: A narrow section of a red duck or goose wing feather.
- Body: Orange-yellow spun fur or wool.
- Ribbing: Oval gold tinsel.
- Throat: Yellow hackle, wound as a collar.
- Wing: Light brown bucktail.
Quoted section and tying recipe from Streamer Fly Tying and
Fishing, by Joseph D. Bates, Jr.
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