Fly of the Month: April 2024

Glow Bugs

Probably the most effective cold water winter fly pattern. The Glo-Bug has proved itself for over 60 years now.
Originating in California this easily tied pattern is successful wherever trout are. In fast, slow or still water this fly will attract pre-spawning and other trout when standard natural patterns are less interesting.

Glow Bugs
HookTMC 2457 size #14 or 105 size #10
ThreadDanville Flymaster fire orange or Kevlar if available
BodyGlo-Bug yarn – preferably stretchy yarn. Various colour combinations including; champagne, fire orange, fluorescent orange, flame, deep dark red
Ingredients