Paul's May Bonus 2020 Fly of the Month

Beck's Super Bugger

Hook:  Size # 6 & #8 Tiemco 3761 or preferred hook.

Colors:  Tan, Black or Olive.

Thread:  Tan, Black or Olive.

Tail:  Tan, Black or Olive Marabou Blood Feather, over which is overlayed 6 strands of Krystal Flash.

Body:  Dyed Grizzly Hen body feathers palmered forward.

Legs:  Two rubber Sili-legs, root beer, black or olive.

Eyes:  Lead eyes painted Yellow and Black, XSmall on Size #8, Small on Size #6.

Head:  Spiked dubbing figure-eighted around the eyes.  Or, use dubbing brush.  (I like to use a dubbing loop of matching Ice Dub)

This fly was developed by fly fisher Cathy Beck.  She designed it to create more underwater vibration.  It also has fantastic movement.  Because the eyes are mounted on top of the hook shank the fly fishes ‘inverted’ and has great jigging action.  It will also prevent your fly from snagging on the bottom.

Begin by placing your hook in the vice.  Start your thread and wrap from the eye back approximately ¼ of the hook shank.  You are now going to tie on your eyes.  I form two little bumps that I mount the eyes between.  They should be two eye lengths back on the hook shank.  Secure the yes by figure eight wraps and apply come head cement or super glue.  Bring your tying thread back to the hook bend.  Tie in 6 strands of Krystal Flash.  It should be approximately the length of the hook shank beyond the bend.  Tie in your marabou tail.  It will be the same length as your Krystal Flash.  Next, tie in the first of  your grizzly hen hackles.  Palmer the hackle forward in the direction of  your eyes.  Keep your wraps tight building your body.  It will take a few feathers to create your body.  End behind your eyes. In front of your eyes, tie in two Sili-legs at their mid point.  Bring your thread behind the eyes and lock them in place there with figure eight wraps.  Make sure the legs are equal in distance on both sides of the hook shank.  Next dub around the head including more figure eight wraps around the eyes.  You can dub the material on the thread, or you can create a dubbing loop (I like to use matching Ice Dub), or use a dubbing brush.  Tie off and whip finish behind the eye.  Apply head cement and your fly is finished. 

There is a great video on how to tie this fly below:

Barry and Cathy Beck have a website & blog at https://www.barryandcathybeck.com/site/index.php/our-blog . 

 If you have any questions about this fly or would like to submit a Fly of the Month I can be reached at 203 305-3850 or at pdinice@frontier.com .