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The Bugabou
Another glass eye creation.
This is in keeping with a tendency towards sparseness. Most critters in the water upon which fish might feed don't have a zillion legs flapping around, or a body as big as Kirstie Allie. They are kinda trim, really, and that is what I'm reaching for here.
But I love those BIG eyes. I believe they are a strike trigger for fish. They also weight the fly in such a way that the hook point rides up... making the fly snag resistant. If nothing else, they add a cartoon-like character I enjoy.
And while most fly tiers might wrap on a hackle collar 'ol Shakespeare would approve of, I went here with a beard (aka "throat") of mallard flank fibers. I see them as simulating legs, or some other appendage.
Lastly, the head and eyes are filled in with hair dubbing - hair from our mangy dog, who got a haircut last night!
It's true... The possibilities are endless.
Thanks for looking.
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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on February 8, 2014 at 3:41pm
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This may be well along the way to becoming my signature fly.
This due mostly to the fact that I have a massive supply of glass beads.
It so also easy to tie, relatively durable, and follows known fish catching concepts.
But I mostly just like the look of it; really, it's along the lines of the "Briminator."
And that is proven producer.
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Comment by Allen Morgan on February 8, 2014 at 3:35pm
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LOL
I kind of figured it was rope-dubbed, from the look of it.
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PS The body is wrapped marabou "rope" ;-)
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Heck, Fuzzy, I've already got a mess of flies to finish for him!
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Dang. I may have to try to tie a few of those up....
Scruff, do some in Pink, and see if Jeff wants any!
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Lucky - maybe Ill reduce the tail for the bluegill.
Thanks for the feedback.
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Comment by dick tabbert on February 8, 2014 at 2:10pm
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I see crappy crazy her. The eye's and feather is number 1 turn on for crappies..
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Thanks Mark and Jen.
Jen: The eyes are hand made at the bench. I use the same technique as making mono eyes, but I out the bead on before melting the plastic. And I this case, I'm using bristles from a cheap broom.
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Comment by Mark Sleeper on February 8, 2014 at 1:44pm
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nice looking fly David
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Comment by Jen Nayfly on February 8, 2014 at 1:34pm
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I LIKE IT! Where did you get the eyes from?
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