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Possie Bugger

Streamer · Trout · Smallmouth Bass · Intermediate · 3 versions

Note: Contested against a published dressing: The jig hook, slotted tungsten bead, possum dubbing body, fine wire rib and partridge collar all match. What contradicts our record is the TAIL: every published Possie Bugger dressing I found uses Australian/Ozzie possum tail fur (usually with pearl Flashabou), never marabou. Source: The Caddis Fly: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog — Jigged Possie Bugger Fly Tying Video (tyer: Tony Torrence) — https://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2017/04/06/jigged-possie-bugger-fly-tying-video/

Classic Recipe

  • Hook Jig hook, 12-16
  • Thread Olive 8/0

Materials

  • Bead Slotted tungsten (1)
  • Tail Marabou tips (short)
  • Body Possum dubbing (rough)
  • Rib Fine wire (spiral)
  • Collar CDC or partridge (1-2 wraps)

How to tie it

  1. Slide bead on jig hook
  2. Tie in short marabou tail
  3. Tie in wire
  4. Dub rough possum body
  5. Wrap rib
  6. Add soft hackle collar
  7. Whip finish

Other versions

2 more in the app: Gold Bead, Beadhead.

Tying videos

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