The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
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Easy - 5-7 Min
Coldwater, Warmwater
Just like the original woolly bugger, the Gummy Bugger has a few substitutions that are worth pointing out. This is a unique fly, and the Chewee Skin is what gives it that special touch. Make sure that you keep that portion of the recipe intact. That material gives it a tightly wrapped, very streamlined body with good segmentation.
Tail: Blood Quill Marabou is a solid substitute for Woolly Bugger Marabou if need be.
Body 2: Strung Saddle Hackle in the correct color can do the job well in place of the Woolly Bugger Hackle. Just make sure it’s sized correctly.
Depending on what you are attempting to imitate, you’ll want to change up the colors. Brown and orange is a a great crayfish imitation. Black and purple, or olive and green are also good combinations to tie up. Changing up colors while streamer fishing is always an important part of any successful day on the water. You should also change the sizes for the specif type of fish prey you are trying to imitate.
The Gummy Bugger is as versatile as they come when we’re on the subject of streamers. With a quick wardrobe change this fly can suggest a number of species. This bug is also a very durable little guy that will be able to take a beating from plenty of aggressive fish, no matter what the species. Quick off the vise, and cheap to tie! This is an underrated fly that deserves a spot in your box!
Fishing this fly in a variety of ways is the key to success. Figuring out which stripping speed the fish like is one of the most important aspects of this pattern. Try fast, slow, and even a dead drift if you aren’t getting any results. Tie the fly on with a loop knot for the most under water action. All of those things should bring success with this pattern, and if not, always remember to change colors often.
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