Lemon Lime Bugger

Cheech - October, 2021

Fhis fly pattern has been in action for me for about 20 years, and it's in my box for good reason - It's a verified fish magnet. This Lemon Lime (light olive) color combo first started with a gold bead, but after switching it up to a chartreuse bead, it produced like we couldn't believe. I remember one trip where Curtis fished one of these until there were literally just a few strands of thread and a chipped up bead attached to the hook. This one is best fished in small sizes like a 10 or 12, so whip some up and smack some trout!

Material List

Hook: Umpqua XC400BL-BN - 10
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0 - Brown Olive
Hook (alt): Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook - 10
Bead: Firehole Stones Speckled Slotted Tungsten Beads - 3.0mm (1/8") - Lightning Bug
Bead (alt): Firehole Stones Neon Matte Slotted Tungsten Beads - 3.0mm (1/8") - Fl. Chartreuse
Tail (alt): Nature's Spirit Premium Bugger Bou - Olive
Tail : Fish Hunter Premium Strung Marabou - Medium Olive (UV)
Body: Speckled Chenille - Lime/Olive
Hackle: Whiting Bugger Hackle Patch - Grizzly Dyed Olive
Hackle (alt): Hareline Bugger Hackle Patch - Grizzly Olive
Hackle (alt): Hareline Half Grizzly Saddle - Olive