StreamersFish Skull Super Bugger
The Fish Skull Super Bugger is an enhanced version of the traditional Woolly Bugger. It's designed to mimic various aquatic life, from sculpins to crayfish. The addition of the Fish Skull gives it a realistic profile and added weight for deeper fishing.
Year Round
Advanced
Trout, Bass
Overview
The Fish Skull gives this fly a realistic baitfish profile and the extra weight helps it get down in the water column. It's a versatile pattern that can be tied in many colors to match local baitfish.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Tiemco 5263 #02-08
Thread: Green UTC 140
Tai: Olive Marabou
Flash: Pearl Krystal Flash
Body: Olive Bugger Chenille
Hackle: Olive Schlappen
Head: Medium or Large Silver Fish Skull
Fishing Tips
Season
The Fish Skull Super Bugger can be effective year round. It's especially good in the early spring and fall when fish are aggressively feeding.
Presentation
Strip this fly in short, erratic bursts to mimic a fleeing baitfish or a scurrying crayfish. It can also be dead-drifted under an indicator.
When to Use
Use this fly when fishing deep pools or runs in rivers, or when fishing lakes and ponds. It's also a great choice for night fishing.
Water Type
This fly can be used in both stillwater and moving water conditions.
Rigging Suggestions
Fish this fly on a sinking line or with a sink-tip to get it down in the water column. It can also be rigged as the lead fly in a two-fly setup.
Visibility & Floatation
The Fish Skull Super Bugger is a sinking fly. Its dark coloration makes it highly visible against lighter backgrounds, and the Fish Skull adds significant weight to the fly, helping it sink quickly.
