Use a jig-style woolly bugger, dead-drifted first then jigged and stripped
Use a jig-style woolly bugger, dead-drifted first then jigged and stripped
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Selection
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Use a jig-style woolly bugger, dead-drifted first then jigged and stripped
How to do it: Dead drift a jig bugger first, then jig and strip it, choosing bead size by depth (about 3 mm shallow, 5 mm or larger deep) and colour by water (black dark, white clear, olive all-around)
Mistake it fixes: Fishing a standard bugger the same way in all depths
Why it works: A jig hook reduces snagging and improves control. Dead drift followed by jigging covers both passive and active presentations, while bead and colour match depth and clarity.
When it matters most: Streamer and nymph fishing