Tungsten Jig Bugger

The Legendary Woolly Bugger, Reimagined

There's no question that the Woolly Bugger is one of the most storied and effective flies an angler can possess—it's why rows upon rows of fly boxes are devoted to it. The Tungsten Jig Bugger takes this legendary pattern and makes it even better with a tungsten bead and jig hook design that opens up entirely new fishing strategies.

When to Fish It

• Slow, deep water - Excels when you want your fly on the bottom in the fish zone
• Year-round effectiveness - Produces consistently across all seasons
• Baitfish and crayfish imitation - Versatile pattern that suggests multiple food sources
• Under indicators or stripped - Works with multiple presentation techniques
• Lakes, rivers, and streams - Effective in virtually any water type

How to Fish It

The jig hook design allows you to incorporate new strategies beyond the traditional stripping retrieve. Drift this mini streamer under an indicator for a dead-drift presentation, or strip it slowly as you would with other streamers. The deadly technique: after letting the jig bugger sink to the bottom, give it the usual strip or two followed by a raise of the rod tip. This creates extra upward motion combined with the swimming pattern that perfectly imitates baitfish or crayfish. The tungsten bead drives the fly down quickly, while the jig hook rides point-up to minimize snags.

Why It's So Effective

The Woolly Bugger's legendary status comes from its ability to imitate multiple food sources—baitfish, leeches, crayfish, large nymphs, and more. The Tungsten Jig Bugger enhances this versatility with superior sink rate and snag resistance. Tungsten beads are highly sought after by nymphing enthusiasts for their heavier weight and ability to drive flies down to the bottom quickly. Coupled with the barbless jig hook, this creates a deadly combination that gets down fast, stays in the strike zone longer, and hooks fish efficiently. The marabou tail pulses with lifelike movement, while the palmered hackle creates breathing action that triggers aggressive strikes.

Specifications: Premium barbless jig hook with tungsten bead for fast sink rate. Marabou tail for lifelike movement. Palmered hackle for breathing action. Available in Black, Olive, Tan, and Chartreuse to match various baitfish and water conditions.