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Rio Grande Bugger

 
tied by lanvaettir
Fly Type: Streamers,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Southwest US,
Material List*:
Streamer Hook size 6-12
Bullet Head (Optional)
Black Thread 3/0 or 6/0
Black Maribou
Black Chenille
Brown Hackle

*Materials with links give you direct access to that product at the J. Stockard store.
Tying Instructions: (Optional) Fit Bullet head on hook.
Place hool in vise.
(Optional) Tie down bullet head.
Lay down layer of thread.
Tie in thick Maribou tail about the length of the hook.
Tie down chenille and brown hackle by tip or feather.
Wrap chenille up to the eye and tie down.
Wrap hackle palmer style to eye and tie down.
Tie head and whip finish.
Presentation Tips: Fish it deep or strip it like a bait fish. It also produces well in turbulent water.