Everett's bluegill bug (variant)

 

Fly Tying

Everett's Bluegill Bug

My Variation

 

 

The original is a great pattern but just like everything this too can be made more complex. So I did. It uses a different hook style and I have added a tail.

 

Materials

Hook Size 10-12

1/8 brass bead

Thread UTC 70 black

Tail Chartreuse Marabou or Rabbit fur

Black Chenille

Chartreuse and black speckled legs.

 

 

 

1. Place bead on hook and secure in vise. 

 2. Wrap thread to just around the bend.

 3. Tie on some tail fibers.

 4. Trim

 5. Fray the end of the chenille to expose the thread core.

 6. Tie in the chenille.

 7. Move thread up about 2/3 and tie in 4 rubber legs. Make sure they are facing forwards.

 8. Start wrapping the chenille up to the back of the legs.

 9. Pull the legs back and wrap 2-3 times in front.

10. Whip finish and trim the legs.

11. You can see how the legs spread out into a fan shape.

 

Thanks Chris