In the NorthEast, the Striped Bass is king of the inshore fishery. We carry a selection of both traditional and original patterns that have been developed over years of experience. Let Merrimack River Flies help you to catch the fish of a lifetime!
The Adult Bunker Fly stands out as a crucial choice for anglers working bunker schools. With its realistic 3D eyes, solid synthetic build, and customizable weight options, it delivers strike‑provoking action for big saltwater predators.
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The Adult Mackerel Fly is a realistic saltwater baitfish pattern designed to imitate a full-size Atlantic mackerel — a top food source for striped bass and other predators. Built for durability and lifelike movement, it’s perfect for offshore fishing.
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The Fire Tiger Herring Streamer Fly, offered by Merrimack River Flies, blends durability with high visibility, making it a top performer on both saltwater and freshwater fronts. Crafted with synthetic hair and equipped with prismatic 3-D eyes.
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An effective squid imitation for use on near shore and off shore fisheries. Tied on 2X strong long shank hooks for durability, this squid fly features a saddle hackle tail, 3D eye, and craft fur wing to emulate the pulsing movement of the natural.
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A slender fly that is the perfect shape and size to imitate the abundant sand eel in the Northeast waters. Great on stripers and Bluefish!
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The Striper Fly Starter Box from Merrimack River Flies includes nine proven 2/0 patterns—Lefty’s Deceivers, Half & Halfs, and Clouser Minnows—each in chartreuse, blue, and olive. Packed in a durable medium Flicon silicone fly box.
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The Bob’s Banger Fly is a loud, high-action topwater pattern that mimics fleeing baitfish and causes explosive strikes from aggressive saltwater predators.
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Bunny strip Cinderworm fly with Rabbit hair strip body and Chenille head. Sizes #2-#6
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The Crippled Herring Deceiver imitation is quickly becoming a favorite with inshore and offshore casters! 3-D prismatic eyes and peacock herl topping increase appeal. In sizes #2 - 4/0
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The Clouser Deep Minnow is more than just a fly—it's a timeless streamer that pairs elegant simplicity with exceptional adaptability. Whether chasing river-run trout or stalking saltwater flats, it offers unmatched consistency—a staple in every fly box.
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Our best selling herring deceiver imitation combined with a Fish-Skull weighted streamer head. This Deceiver style fly features a scissor style (flared) tail to increase action.
In sizes #2 - 4/0
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Our best-selling herring streamer combined with a fish-skull weighted head! This combination is a sure winner. In sizes #1/0 - 4/0. This is also a good Gizzard Shad Imitation.
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The classic Lefty's Deceiver imitation combined with a Fish-Skull weighted streamer head. This Deceiver style fly features a scissor style (flared) tail to increase action.
In sizes #2 - 4/0
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The classic Lefty's Deceiver imitation combined with a marabou tail for great action and a Fish-Skull weighted streamer head.
In sizes #2 - 4/0
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Designed by the late Jack Gartside and provides great top water popping action. For any top water game fish species including stripers and Bluefish
Tied on Mustad 2x strong saltwater hooks in sizes 2 - 1/0
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Brush Fly pattern specifically constructed for the challenges of fishing for Giant Trevally. 6" long and tied on Gamakatsu Big Game hooks.
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Half Clouser Minnow - half Lefty's Deceiver, and fully effective for saltwater fly fishing. Natural bucktail wing, and peacock herl topping increase appeal. This is a great sand baitfish imitation. Tied on 2X strong Duratin hooks.
In sizes #2 - 8/0
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The Herring Deceiver imitation is a best selling favorite with striper fly casters! This Deceiver style fly features a scissor style (flared) tail to increase action. 3-D prismatic eyes and peacock herl topping increase appeal. In sizes #2 - 4/0
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The herring streamer imitation is quickly becoming a best-seller! Tied with synthetic hair, this fly is both effective and durable. 3-D prismatic eyes increase appeal. In sizes #2 - 4/0. Try this as a Gizzard Shad Imitation
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A high-profile baitfish imitation created by Bob Popovics using the innovative Hollow Tie method. Hand-tied in the USA, the Hollow Fleye provides lifelike action, durability, and unmatched versatility for targeting striped bass and other predator fish.
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Tied on a Keel Hook to target Calico Bass, but effective on a variety of species. Fishes in the hook up position
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The deceiver imitation is a best selling favorite with striper fly casters! This Deceiver style fly features a scissor style (flared) tail to increase action. 3-D prismatic eyes and peacock herl topping increase appeal. In sizes #2 - 4/0
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The Mackerel Deceiver features a splayed tail for increased action on the retrieve and 3D eyes for added realism. The Mackerel Deceiver Fly is between 5" and 6" long and is available in three popular colors.
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7 inch long mackerel fly tied with durable synthetic material and premium gamakatsu SL12S hooks from the tying bench of Merrimack River Flies.
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Tied with synthetic hair, this fly is both effective and durable. Prismatic eyes complete the fly. Tied on Mustad 2x strong saltwater hooks in sizes 1/0 - 4/0
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Tied with a marabou feather tail for greater action, this fly is both effective and durable. Prismatic eyes complete the fly. Tied on Mustad 2x strong saltwater hooks in sizes 2 - 8/0
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Tied with a marabou tail for greater action, this mackerel fly is both effective and durable. Prismatic eyes complete the fly. Tied on Mustad 2x strong saltwater hooks in sizes 2 - 8/0
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The Menhaden bunker Deceiver is another favorite for saltwater fly fishing. Tied with bucktail, this fly is both effective and durable. Prismatic eyes complete the fly. Tied on Mustad 2x strong Duratin hook in size 2/0 - 4/0
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The Menhaden bunker streamer is Ed’s own recipe and is another favorite for saltwater fly fishing. Tied with synthetic hair, this fly is both effective and durable. Prismatic eyes complete the fly. Tied on Mustad 2x strong
duratin hook in size 2/0 - 4
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A Rhode Island original! Tied in the flat wing streamer style popularized by Kenny Abrams. Very effective on Stripers, False Albacore, and Bonito. Use this fly to imitate rainbait (Silversides) or Anchovies.
Tied Sparsely in sizes #2 - 2/0
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