York's Kennebago

York's Kennebago

Tag - Silver tinsel

Tail - Golden pheasant crest

Butt - Red floss

Body - Silver tinsel

Ribbing - Silver oval tinsel

Throat - Red hackle

Wing - Badger hackles with a tuft of red hackle at the front

Eyes - Jungle cock

Notes: York's Kennebago was originated by Mr. Bert Quimby and named after Mr. T. Lewis York, the owner of York's camp. The camp was situated on the shores of Kennebago Lake and catered to wealthy professionals and sportsmen. The York's Kennebago was created to mimic the chub and dace baitfish species found in the lakes around the camp. While over his career, he created a number of flies including the Lady Ghost, Governor Brann and the Dusty Streamer, he himself favored York's Kennebago along with the Lady Ghost over the others.

Streamer Fly Tying & Fishing - Joseph D. Bates, Jr