Angora Bugger Tutorial

By: "wonderwear"
Steve Dean
Scott Depot, WV

A little birdie told me these will catch fish at Glade Creek.

Recipe

Hook: Daiichi 1750 (#6-#12)
Lead for added weight (optional)
Thread: To match Bugger
Bead head (Optional)
Rib: Copper wire
Tail: Marabou
Body: Goat

Step 1

Here I am trying to show how to add a bead to your hook without stabbing yourself. I use needle nose pliers on the larger hooks to hold the bead because it is sometimes hard to get the bead past the barb.

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Step 2

Now its time to add the lead

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Step 3

Now for a good thread base and wrap to the point of the hook.

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Step 4

Add the tail, make it the length of the hook shank for great action. Also don't forget to get a good body shape by doubling back the feather ends.

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Step 5

Now add your copper wire. I went past the hook point this time with the thread because I suck. Oh well, it'll fish.

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Step 6

Now, make a good long dubbing loop and add your goat hair. Wrap the loop to the head and tie it off. I was making my loops 6-8 inches long, but maybe you fellers can do it with less.

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Step 7

Now wrap the wire forward. I wrap my wire clock wise so it ties down better for me.

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Step 8

Now take your pick or scissor point and pull out some of the hair between the wire wraps. I find that picking the hair from front to back works the best. You want to do this on the top and bottom only. Now tie it off after a few more thread wraps to clean it up a little. Here are some variations you may or may not like. (Below)

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