A Woolly Bugger is a staple in almost every angler's arsenal, so this week we decided to tie up a variation called the Grizzly Peacock Bugger. This fly is used all over the world from Europe, North to South America, and is a fish finding machine. With subtle substitutes in materials, you can use this bug in almost any situation that's thrown your way. Check back next week for our next fly tying video!
MATERIAL LIST
Hook: Daiichi 1720 - Size 6
Bead: Hareline Plummeting Tungsten Beads Metallic Red - 3/16 (4.6MM)
Thread: UNI 6/0 - Black
Tail: Hareline Strung Marabou Blood Quills - Black
Flash: Hareline Krystal Flash - Pearl
Body: Peacock Herl - Long
Rib: UTC UltraWire Small - Gold
Hackle: Keough Tyer’s Grade Cape - Grizzly
Zap-A-Gap - Medium CA
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