The Caddis Fly: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The possie bugger is a hall of fame Oregon fly. I’ve probably caught more fish on this pattern than any other two combined. It’s a good idea to double up the rib on this fly — since it’s going to catch so many fish. This is the guide version — reinforce the traditional Flashabou strands with copper wire. It fishes well as a caddis pupae or cased caddis pattern.

Possie Bugger Pattern:
Hook: TMC 3761 #8-16
Bead: Gold Tungsten, appropriate to hook size
Weight: Couple wraps of lead or substitute
Thread: Black Uni Thread
Tail: Aussie Possum
Rib: Pearl Flashabou and coppper wire
Hackle: Brown partridge
Collar: Black dubbing