Bluegill Bug

How to tie

Bluegill Bug



 

 

 This is one of my favorite patterns. It was probably one of the first ones I created probably in 2008ish its a combination of a couple of different patterns. Real easy to tie. This pattern can be tied with multiple foam colors orange is another good one.

 

Materials

Hook sz 8-12 standard dry

Thread black UTC 70

Eyes plastic bead chain

Tail pearl Krystal flash

Body UV pearl ice dub

Top 2mm black foam.

 1. secure hook in vise

 2. Start thread and tie on eyes. A drop of super glue will help here in durability. Move thread to the back of hook.

 3. Tie on flash tail about shank length.

 4. Continue tying tail down and stop up front.

 5. Cut a strip of foam maybe 3-4mm wide and cut tip to a triangle for easier tie in.

 6. Tie the foam in to the back of the hook

 7. Make a dubbing noodle

 8. Wrap dubbing up the shank to the eyes. Then move thread in front of the eyes

 9. Pull over foam and tie down in front of eyes. Don't cut it yet

 10. Fold foam back over itself and tie off behind eyes

 11. Now its time to whip finish and put a tiny drop of glue on the thread

12. Cut the wing shape by taking out a triangle in the middle





And there it is.

Tie up a bunch and go catch some fish

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