StreamersBeadhead Woolly Bugger
The Beadhead Woolly Bugger is a classic and versatile streamer pattern that is known for its effectiveness in attracting a wide range of fish species. Its wiggly motion and beadhead gives it an irresistible allure to fish.
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Intermediate
Trout, Bass
Overview
The Beadhead Woolly Bugger adds a brass or tungsten bead at the head of the traditional pattern to help it sink quickly and maintain a natural jigging motion. It's tied with a marabou tail, flash accents (optional), a chenille or dubbed body, and palmered saddle hackle for movement. The bead enhances both sink rate and head-first motion, making it especially effective in deeper runs, lakes, or faster current. Great for trout, bass, and beyond.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Daiichi 1750 size 10
Weight: .015 lead wire
Bead: Tungsten Bead
Thread: White 70 denier or 6/0 thread
Body: White chenille
Hackle: Grizzly hackle
Flash: Pearl Krystal Flash
Tail: White marabou
Fishing Tips
Season
This fly works all year round but is particularly effective during Spring and Fall when fish are actively feeding.
Presentation
Cast upstream and let it drift down, imitating a swimming baitfish.
When to Use
This fly is a go-to pattern when fish are not rising to the surface.
Water Type
It's effective in both stillwater and moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
Use a sink-tip line to get the fly deeper if needed.
Visibility & Floatation
The beadhead makes this fly sink and the marabou tail gives it a lifelike motion underwater.
