The Micro Bugger Jig

One of my favorite new atterns this past year was one I came across in one of my magazines.  The Micro Bugger just jumped off the page, and I ordered the necessary materials the first chance I got.  Once I hade a few of them tied up, I took my float tube to one of the local ponds to try them out.  I paddled out to a good looking spot along the far bank where I’ve always found some willing Bluegills.  I flipped out my first cast towards the shoreline, and just seconds after the jig hit the water my line went tight.  Within moments I had a nice little ‘gill on my lap.  It hasn’t quit performing since then.

The Micro Bugger is a simple little fly that has a huge personality.  The jig hook keeps it point up, avoiding snags.  A pinch of marabou for the tail with matching Micro Polar Chenille for the body is in sharp contrast to the Fluorescent Orange tungsten bead.

You can fish the Micro Bugger as a single fly, as the point fly in a 2-nymph rig, or as a dropper under your favorite surface fly.  I prefer fishing it under one of my Gill Bugs.  

The Micro Bugger Jig is in the Panfish section of my shop.  Check it out at CJ’s Fly Box.