Woolly Bugger flies are some of the most easiest patterns to tie. This wet fly is an evolution of the Woolly Worm fly. Learn more about the supplies you need to tie Woolly Bugger flies.
The best thing about Woolly Bugger flies is that they can be tied in several different colors or sizes to match the forage in whichever waterway you want to fish. In other words, tying patterns like the Woolly Bugger can resemble large nymphs, baitfish, leeches, insects, crayfish, shrimp, or small crabs when stripped through the water, which explains why Woolly Bugger flies are some of the most popular of all fly fishing flies. While the Woolly Bugger is most often used to catch trout in freshwater rivers and streams, it is such a versatile fly that even saltwater anglers have reported successfully fishing Woolly Buggers for red drum and seatrout.
You are now ready to tie one of the most popular fly tying patterns for trout in six simple steps. Start by securing your size 4 hook in your fly tying vise, and then follow the directions to tie a Woolly Bugger.
Woolly Bugger flies are simple to tie with any basic starter fly tying kit of fly tying equipment. In fact, according to Woolly Bugger fly tying instructions, the traditional Woolly Bugger fly pattern is tied using just five basic fly tying supplies.
Once you have your tying kit and supplies ready, follow the Woolly Bugger fly tying instructions below for this pattern. These instructions will teach you how to tie a brown Woolly Bugger, but you can always substitute different colors of marabou and chenille. Olive green and black are examples of other colors commonly used when tying this pattern.
That's it. Once you have tied your first Woolly Bugger, don't be afraid to try adding different materials (such as flash and eyes) or create your very own tying patterns to use when you go fly fishing.
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