In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesday, watch as Brian Hilbert ties his Salmon Fly Bugger! This salmon fly pattern may look a little daunting; but Brian does an excellent job of walking us through the steps required to make this thing super buggy! He even shares several tips and tricks that will come in handy when tying up a ton of other patterns. Brian has fished this devastating salmon fly pattern all over the Rockies, and his favorite way is to fish it like a streamer. He uses a floating line, tosses it at the bank, and twitches it slowly back to the boat. He has also tried it under his favorite salmon fly adult, in a hopper dropper style rig, and even under an indicator with a "dead drift" style.
Prefer to read? Step-by-step write-up on the AvidMax blog.
Hilbert's Salmon Fly Bugger recipe
- Tiemco 200R (Size 4-8) Size 6
- Hareline Countersunk Tungsten Bead (4mm)
- UNI Waxed Thread 6/0
- AntennaeHareline Fine Round Rubber Leg
- Tail MaterialHareline Extra Select Stung Marabou (Black)
- RibUTC Ultra Wire, Brassie size (Hot Orange)
- AbdomenHareline Chenille, Medium, Black
- LegsMFC Barred Sexi-Floss
- Hen Hackle
- Wing Case, Wapsi Thin Skin
- UV ResinSolarez
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