Description
Fly Type: This is a highly effective and very lively streamer and nymph pattern. It's a versatile fly that imitates a variety of aquatic food sources.
Best Suited For: A universal fly that is a proven pattern for a wide range of freshwater predators, including large trout (especially brown and rainbow), bass, pike, and other aggressive fish.
Best Time to Fish: This fly is a fantastic option year-round. Its life-like movement and natural color make it a go-to fly whenever fish are feeding on leeches, crayfish, or baitfish. It's a great "search pattern" when no specific insect hatch is occurring.
Water Type: A classic freshwater fly.
Best Location: The G.H. Wolly Bugger Rubberlegs works well in a variety of water bodies, from deep river pools and runs to lakes and ponds. It's particularly effective when fished near submerged structures, weed beds, or rocky bottoms.
Other Value: The key to this fly's success is its combination of a proven design and added action. The classic Woolly Bugger's marabou tail and palmered hackle provide a life-like swimming motion. The rubber legs are a key feature, adding a unique, "squirmy" and pulsating action, even when the fly is at rest. The olive color is an excellent all-around color that imitates a wide variety of natural food sources like leeches, dragonflies, and crayfish. It can be fished with a dead drift or with an active strip-and-pause retrieve.