Use this pattern when there is no sign of feeding fish
Vickie’s Predator Bugger
My Predator Bugger is suggestive of many food sources including small bait fish, minnows, leeches, and dragonfly nymphs. Its undulating tail and tapered silhouette have proven effective triggering aggressive hook ups.
I use it before the sun hits the water in the morning and at sunset when large trout are cruising along shoreline areas looking for a big, juicy meal. It is also an ideal choice in early spring or late fall when the water is cool and aquatic food sources are scarce.
The fly’s visibility is augmented by incorporating UV materials in the dubbing, marabou tail, and flash at hook’s eye.
How to Fish: Full sinking lines and sink tip lines work well with this pattern. I use a 6-12 inch rapid retrieve with a pause between pulls. Slow the pull and lengthen the pause when water temperatures fall below 50 degrees because fish are reticent to expend energy chasing a fly under these conditions.
Trout caught with Black Predator Bugger
During the spring, trout will take a size #8 hook. However, when the water warms in the summer and fall, reduce the size down to a #10. Be prepared with a variety of colors to adjust to the following situations:
In low light conditions, use black, dark olive, or dark burgundy
In stained water, use burnt orange, yellow or white
Burnt orange is the perfect all-around search pattern color
Trout landed with Burgundy Predator Bugger
Hook Sizes: #10 and #12
Color Options:
Dark Burgundy Predator Bugger
White Predator Bugger
Burnt Orange Predator Bugger
Black Predator Bugger
Dark Olive Predator Bugger
Yellow Predator Bugger
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