Crotalus 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2013 Whiting bugger packs, cheaper and more readily available than the dry fly saddles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheech 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2013 I think Ostrich (As stated before) is your best bet for soft-short fibers. Just counter rib it with some wire and you are golden. Cheech Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Beatty 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2013 We like to use Whiting hen cape feathers on our mini buggers sizes #12 to #18. Take care & ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2013 Emu is great for smaller buggers. http://www.cwtu.org/flies/Bob%20Panfish%20EmuBugger.pdf http://www.bobsflybox.com/Fly%20Pattersn/EmuBugger%20Family.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
okbow68 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2013 Thanks you guys appreciate the help. That emu looks nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2013 Emu has different types of feathers. So make sure you buy the ones that have soft hackle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
okbow68 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 Ok thanks SilverCreek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
