Whitlock's 'Lectric Leech
Hook: TMC 7999, #2
Tail: Black Marabou (this is arctic fox instead), a few strands of peacock herl, and a few strands of pearl flashabou
Body: Black dubbing or chenille, with a topping of peacock. The peacock is pulled over the body prior to wrapping hackle
and ribbing, the tips adding to the tail
Hackle: Black saddle hackle
Rib: Gold wire or heavy black thread
Head: Black with a turn of pearl Flashabou
For this pattern and some other flies for Bass and Trout....
http://www.flyfishohio.com/Fly_Box_Porn_Bob_Petti.htm
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Bit one-dimensional then?? I reckon the "ultimate" woolly bugger should have more tricks up it's sleeve than just being a fly that is pulled through the water. But then again, my stillwater experience is extremely limited, mainly due to me not liking the heave-and-pull type of fishing associated with most streamers and attractors. Learning as we go ....
Mario Geldenhuys
Smallstream fanatic, plus I do some other things that I can't tell you about
"All the tips or magical insights in the world can't replace devotion, dedication, commitment, and gumption - and there is not secret in that" - Glenn Brackett
What about my CDC Bugger I tied not so long ago...
Bubble, Bubble, Bubble and Squeak...I think this mixture is too weak!!!???" (Wrex Tarr)
Interesting as well here (from a conversation with Hans Weilenmann a while back), is that a fly like the Woolly Bugger has a specific pattern/dressing/material. Any changes (however slight) would mean it's a variation on the original pattern (and thus name). I know it's a bit technical looking at it like that, but he is actually quite correct.
Mario Geldenhuys
Smallstream fanatic, plus I do some other things that I can't tell you about
"All the tips or magical insights in the world can't replace devotion, dedication, commitment, and gumption - and there is not secret in that" - Glenn Brackett
Mario Geldenhuys
Smallstream fanatic, plus I do some other things that I can't tell you about
"All the tips or magical insights in the world can't replace devotion, dedication, commitment, and gumption - and there is not secret in that" - Glenn Brackett
When I tie a woolly bugger or streamer I usually tie in a loop of mono to stop the tail from wrapping around the bend of the hook, but I see some of you tie in a piece of foam instead, what is the difference?
I fish two variations with good success wherever i go. I am in the Hackle corner when it comes to Hackle vs CDC. I do use lots of sinking flies with CDC style hackles but they are not buggers - more taddy or minnow patterns.
First is The Perfect Woolly Bugger . I think that guy has got it spot on - simple and almost adhering to the exact recipe. I have only been able to get hold of a Natural Coloured Chickaboo cape so havent tried this in any other colours, but even the natural with an Orange dubbing for the body makes a lovely colour combination that works nicely. I thinkif i could get a black or olive dyed chickaboo cape i would be able to make some amazing buggers with the stuff and you get the best of the movement and the water pushing capabilities.
Second is also very close to the original i guess. I call it the "Most Expensive Woolly Bugger". It is tied with Brown Marabou tail, Brown Dubbing, Amber wire ribbing and a Coq De Leon Hackle feather stripped on one side. It is also weightless. I know you are thinking it is overkill but the pattern on the feathers to me is just fantastic in my opinion for giving the fly depth and the added illusion of movement. If you use the Whiting Coq De Leon capes then it is actually not as expensive as one would think. Once the fly has been wet for a while the Coq De Leon Hackle fibres soften nicely so actually give some excellent movement.
Last edited by gkieser; 20-02-14 at 07:50 PM.
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