Beadhead Flash-a-Bugger Beadhead Freshwater Hook : 6-10, 3X long. Thread : Black 6/0. Head : Round or conical shaped bead-head. Tail : Large clump of marabou w/several strands of crystal flash. Body : Black med. chenille. Weight : Fuse wire if desired. Hackle : Black saddle, 'palmered'.
Tying Instructions 1) Select bead for hook size. Slide bead up hook (small hole end first). You may have to crush barb (a good idea for catch and release). Attach thread and secure bead at hook eye. 2) Secure a clump of marabou for tail. Tie in several strands of crystal flash then another clump of marabou on top. 3) Tie in a length of chenille. 4) Select a soft, webby hackle, prepare and attach at rear, butt end. 5) Advance thread to bead. Wind chenille forward to form body and tie off. 6) Grasp hackle tip with hackle pliers and 'palmer' the body with 5 or 6 evenly spaced wraps. Tie off. 7) Whip finish just behind bead and add a drop of head cement.
Fly Notes Flash-a-Buggers (derived from the wooly bugger) is one of the most popular fresh water patterns of the 90's. Using different coloured materials and hook sizes, this fly will imitate many food sources. In black, it can imitate leeches, dragon flies, small marron, etc. Tied in purple on small hooks its' a great attractor pattern for carp; in larger sizes it works great for chum salmon. It's one of the first flies I tie on when searching new waters. It has accounted for many trout here in Australia and back home in Canada and Alaska; here in Western Australia it has caught its' fare share of red fin perch.
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Prey Notes Immitation & attractor pattern.
Tier Kevin McDonald

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