ULTRAlite Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 What is the difference between a wooly bugger and a "leech pattern". On a list of recommened flies that I came across, it has wooly bugger listed as well as leech patterns. I thought the wooly bugger was supposed to be a leech. Am I missing something? After a quick google image search, they look to be very similair.... ... so what is the difference?? Thanks UL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishpro Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 You are correct in assuming that a woolly bugger is a leech pattern. There are others out there as well that are more specific to imitation leeches. These flies have greater amounts of marabou on them, therefore have more action in the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 wooly buggers are an attractor more then an imitation.....they 'imitate' leech's, baitfish, damselfly and dragon flys.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULTRAlite Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 Awww - O.K. gotcha - anyone have any closeup pics of a specific leech pattern that I could have a look at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 http://www.missouritrout.com/mikesmohairleech.htm http://westernsportfishing.ca/flytying2.htm http://shop.flyfishing.about.com/fly_archi...etails/1255.htm http://www.about-flyfishing.com/library/weekly/aa062901b.htm http://www.telusplanet.net/public/dmanders/leech.html and the little beasties themselves http://bio-ditrl.sunsite.ualberta.ca/searc...p_find=Annelida hope all the links work and a shameless big fish plug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULTRAlite Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 Awesome - thanks for the help guys... and a shameless big fish plug can't get too much of that.... Nice One Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esleech Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 As if Lone fisher, you caught that on a chiken wing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 chicken wing? I used the whole damn chicken! Now thats dry fly fishing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 jeeeeeeeeeez that's a nice bully... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenbow Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 He was trolling a Shitzu, I was there. The Shitzu is actually in the fish's gut in this picture, hence the slight bulge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I actually catch quite a lot of those big bulls on my anchor rope they just bite and won't let go...... The fact that i use a 30 piece bucket of KFC chicken as an anchor plays absolutely no part in it........ But in all honesty that was a very long fish but he was early season and was actually quite skinny compared to some of the fish later in the season. His tail gives you a good idea of how much he(she actually I think) would have bulked up. Thats a pretty big tail. But rather then completely poaching this thread I will offer an insight of mine to leechs..... exact patterns mean nothing like many of the critters we imitate they do often come in different shades, sizes colours ect. I like to use very subtle imitations that have some attractor qualities. Bloom off this forum is basically where I got the idea to put a red head on my leech patterns...... I find this tiny attractor quality plays a large part in convincing fish to bite..... I also like materials that have either a shiny look or I like to hide a bit of flash or red flash within the body..... One of these days I will post a few of my leech patterns..... I also find that sometimes you can work an area hard with one leech pattern until the fishing slows and then simply switch to a pattern nearly the same but a bit different and re' educate the fish a second time.... Also I like a lot of weight for most of my leechs and I (this is a matter of some contention) prefer loop knots for the added action...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULTRAlite Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 One of these days I will post a few of my leech patterns would love to see em... Also I like a lot of weight for most of my leechs and I (this is a matter of some contention) prefer loop knots for the added action loop knot to the fly? - I've always done the improved clinch - do you have a link or description (worth a try right) Thanks UL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 http://www.redchaser.com/monoloop.htm Thats the loopknot I use.... Thats a altwater site but the knot is the same.....to be precise it is illustration 2a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tallieho Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 with the first example[lefty's],does the knot or loop close up when you have a fish on.this has been my experince,so i tie a granny on the tag & tighten down to the knot.i still have a loop.any other sugestions or am i doing something wrong. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 hmmm not sure if I quite understand but if you use the ill#2a and carefully seat the knot you get a small loop through the eye of the hook that would be about 1/8 th - 2/8th's of an inch in diameter.... the loop should not close when you have a fish on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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