An effective "one material" fly.
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| Chickabugger |
When I fish lakes, I really like to have something in my box that is different from the typical brown, black, and olive wooly buggers that are commonly sold at shops. When I got my first pelt of Whiting Soft Hackle with Chick-a-bou, I immediately started thinking of stillwater applications for it. I wanted to tie something that was super simple and very effective, so I think you will see this in the Chick-a-Bugger. This can be modified in size and color to fish like a leech, damsel, or even a small minnow. All I know, is that there are a ton of moving parts that the fish love.
Recipe:
Hook: Allen S402 #10 (Buy it here)
Thread: UTC 70 Chartreuse
Tail/Body: Chick-a-bou
Collar: Soft hackle from Chick-a-bou pelt.
Here are a few links for the Chickabou pelts.
Link1
Link2
Also, here are some other useful soft hackle links.
The Importance of Good Soft Hackle.
UV Fly Tying: Soft Hackle Drake
Soft Hackle Stonefly
~ Cheech