Humongous - Bugger of Buggers 

Cheech - December, 2018

We've got another tutorial from Lance today and it's one of his favorite stillwater competition fly patterns. The "Humongous" is popular among a growing number of anglers world-wide but retains a lot stronger following in the U.K., where this bugger variation originated. So what gives here? It's basically a wooly bugger right? Well, yes and no. From my experience, the longer tail and hackle fibers throw a pretty big wrinkle into the original bugger style and are part of what makes this so effective. Plus, it's got some nice flash on the body. Lance explains much better in the video than I can right here. So give him a listen and tie some of these up. They are definitely a staple in my stillwater boxes now...

Material List
  • Hook: Fulling Mill 35005 Heavyweight Champ, Barbless - 10
  • Thread: UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Black
  • Bead: Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Nickel - 1/8" (3.3mm)
  • Tail Accent: Flashabou - Original - 6901 - Silver
  • Tail: Fish Hunter Premium Strung Marabou - Black (UV)
  • Body: Solid and Krystal Tinsel Chenille - Silver
  • Hackle: Whiting 4B Schlappen/Bugger Saddle - Grizzly
  • Hackle (option 2): Whiting Bugger Packs - Natural Grizzly
  • Hackle (option 3): Whiting American Rooster Saddle - Grizzly
  • Hackle (option 4): Whiting Coq De Leon Rooster Saddle - Bronze - Grizzly
  • Ribbing: RIO Powerflex Tippet - 7X
  • Tools Used: Dr. Slick Tungsten Carbide All Purpose Scissors, 4", Stonfo Comb/Brush Tool,
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