Dry FliesBugmeister
The Bugmeister is a versatile and effective attractor pattern. Its flashy and buggy appearance, along with its movement in the water, attract fish from a distance. It's particularly effective in rough water and during high water conditions.
Summer, Fall
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
A high-floating attractor dry fly that combines elements of a Wulff, Humpy, and stonefly. Built with a flared hair tail and wing, dubbed body, and stacked deer hair underwing. Use stiff hackle and a beefy hook. It's ideal for rough water or as a large dry in a hopper-dropper rig.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Tiemco 100, size #8–#12
Thread: UTC 70 denier in Black
Body: Peacock Herl
Wing: Elk Hair
Hackle: Grizzly and brown mix
Tail: Moose body hair
Underwing: Krystal flash
Fishing Tips
Season
The Bugmeister is most effective in Summer and Fall, when stoneflies and caddis are most active.
Presentation
This fly works best when dead drifted or skated across the surface of the water.
When to Use
Use the Bugmeister during high water conditions or when fish are feeding on the surface. It's also a great attractor pattern when nothing else seems to work.
Water Type
This fly performs best in moving water, especially in rough water or riffles.
Rigging Suggestions
Fish the Bugmeister on a standard dry fly leader of 9-12 feet ending in 4X - 5X tippet.
Visibility & Floatation
The Bugmeister floats high on the water, making it highly visible even in rough water. The elk hair wing and hackle help to keep this fly afloat.
