Woolly Bugger Fly Tying Tutorial

The Woolly Bugger is a long-time proven pattern that has been catching fish for decades. Simple in design and incredibly effective, it has earned a permanent spot in fly boxes everywhere. Its strength lies in its versatility, it can imitate leeches, baitfish, or larger aquatic insects depending on how it’s tied and fished. 

Over the years, countless variations have been created in different colours, sizes, weights, and materials. From bead heads to cone heads, flash to rubber legs, there’s a version for almost every condition. No matter the variation, the Woolly Bugger remains one of the most trusted and productive flies ever tied. You can cast and strip it, troll it or fish it under and indicator with success.

Woolly Bugger Fly Recipe

Hook: Tiemco Size 8 TMC5263 Streamer Hook
Bead: Gold 1/8” Brass Bead
Thread: Uni Olive Dun 6/0 Thread
Underbody: Wapsi .020 Lead Wire
Tail: Wapsi Olive Green Wooly Bugger Marabou
Flash: Hareline Pearl Krystal Flash
Body: Wapsi Light Olive Medium Rayon Chenille
Rib: UTC Gold Brassie Ultra Wire
Hackle: Wapsi Black Strung Rooster Saddle Hackle

Woolly Bugger Fly Tying Video

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email info@sea-run.com, by phone at 604-931-5044 or stop by Sea-Run Fly & Tackle at #110-1140, Austin Avenue in Coquitlam BC.

Good luck on the water.

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