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Super Bugger


Cathy Beck's Super Bugger is a fantastic and versatile variant of the classic.  It could represent a sculpin, crayfish or small sunfish.  Here I show you how to tie a more durable version of her fly. To support my channel get access to the monthly tying sessions and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers


Materials list


Hook: 1x long heavy wire streamer hook

Weight: Lead dumbells

Thread: 140 denier to match body colour

Tail: Grizzly or standard marabou

Tail flash: Crystal flash

Body: Large soft hackle or schlappen

Legs: Silli legs

Head: SLF dubbing or similar

Adhesive: Liquid fusion

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