bluegill fly tying

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Comment by Kenneth Atkins on September 14, 2013 at 4:55pm

Wooly Buggers are great! You can tie them in any size you want. In any color/color combination that you want. As simple or as complex as you want. Put dumbell eyes on, rubber legs, just a thread head or a bead/cone head, heck tie them on a lead jig head! They can be tied to mimic a minnow, crayfish, shrimp, or even dragon fly nymphs. They have caught all kinds of fish- all over the world. They are a very versiltle patern!

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on September 13, 2013 at 2:42pm

Its time to move to the next pattern in my bluegill fly repertoire - The Wooly Booger.

Once I decided to try my hand it fly tying, I was confronted with the nearly infinite variety of flies out there. My challenge went from HOW to tie a fly, to WHAT to tie? The aim of all angling is to get consistent results in catching fish, of course, yet keep the logistics under some control. In other words, there is no way I could tie every fly known - and I was pretty sure I didn't need to. What was needed was a PLAN for concentrating, .

Since the aim is to catch bluegill, first and foremost, I came up with the idea of tying the patterns shown in Terry and Roxanne Wilson's book, "Bluegill... Fly Fishing ad Flies." These good people have done all the heavy lifting for us; their reputation and success is known and they've made all their lessons available in the book. I could see no better place to start. Only later did I learn that Terry Wilson is a member here at BBG.

So, the first fly I gave serious effort to is their own creation, "Bully's Bluegill Spider." This made sense, since they make much of its simplicity in the book and it is a consistent producer for them. Because I initially lacked the lead wire called for in the Bully's materials list, I had to make a substitution in the form of lead solder. This worked, but gave different results than what was wanted.

Fortunately, about the same time, I found a similar pattern called the "Humbug." By combining the best features of the Bully Spider and the Humbug, I ended up with a hybrid design that I like. Eventually, I will follow the Bully Spider instructions to the letter. But for now, I gained the skill needed to allow me to move to the next pattern in my line up: The Wooly Bugger

Terry Wilson says in the book that this fly has only been around since the 70's, but has become so popular that it is rightly considered a classic today. The Wilsons tie it in two colors, Olive and White (the latter being a bit heavier and called "the Wooly Worm"). So, I've been collecting the materials needed to get started.

Along with the needed "staples," I am getting a couple pair of hackle pliers. These tools have not been needed until now, but they are coming up for the Wolly Bugger. Aside from haitr stackers, these are the only tools I lack in the standard kit.

Wooly Bugger, here I come!

Comment by dick tabbert on May 5, 2013 at 4:26pm

JP I think they use BORAX to preserve them but you have to get all the meat off you can.

Comment by Jen Nayfly on April 8, 2013 at 7:24pm

Ya know Dick as long as you're having fun tying it doesn't matter how many you get tied up. Can't wait to see the fruits of your labor!

Comment by dick tabbert on April 6, 2013 at 7:54pm

Rick you gotta do what you gotta do and it sounds at any rate a win win situation. Good luck

Comment by Rick King on April 6, 2013 at 6:10pm

Thanks Dick - this Yak is rated for 500 lbs even though it is only 10ft. Yep did not want to put a hitch on the wifes car... well that is not totally true. But decided that foam blocks and a kayak was a better choice to keep peace and be able to use my wifes car.

Comment by dick tabbert on April 6, 2013 at 5:19pm

Glad your OK but sorry to hear your van and the semi. As far as the trolling motor I'm a true believer in more power I don't think we can ever have enough..

Comment by Rick King on April 6, 2013 at 2:34pm

Dick - glad to here you have a black hole also . I'm finally setteling in , but we still have about 30 inches of ice on the lakes up here. I decided that after my problems with my van hitting a semi..and afford a cash vehical to pull the boat yet. I used the funds to purchase a kayak. However at my age I have decide to have backup power with a MinnKota  C2 30lb thurst trolling motor on it.

Comment by dick tabbert on April 6, 2013 at 2:12pm

Yea Jen I think I may have went a little overboard but I guess if I need it I should have it, but then again maybe not. I tied about 8 hours yesterday and found out I'm not improving much in the speed department I really didn't get a whole lot tied I think its the eyes and my large fingers that continuously get in the way all the time but still plugging at it.

Comment by Jen Nayfly on April 6, 2013 at 1:48pm

OMG Dick Tabbert! I just saw your fly tying area!!! WELCOME TO THE BLACK HOLE!!!!!!!!

You got more STUFF than I do or ever seen! WOW

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