In this short video Barrett demonstrates how to tie the Rickard’s Seal Bugger. The Seal Bugger is an absolutely deadly lake pattern. The fly does a great job of imitating a variety of lake food organisms including Dragon flies and leaches. The Seal Bugger can be fished on a floating line but most often is used on a clear intermediate sinking line and a varied strip retrieve. The Rio Clear Lake Line or the Scientific Angler Clear Intermediate Line have worked well in the past. Another great NEW line that really casts a mile is the Rio Outbound Clear Intermediate or Hover Tip, these are very underrated lake lines that launch.
Check out Rickard’s new book Stillwater Presentation for more on the Seal Bugger and specific lake fishing techniques he has developed over the years. –CD
Seal Bugger
Hook: TMC 5262 # 6
Lead: .025
Tail: Black Marabou Blood
Body: STS Bloody Black Leech
Rib: Red Brassie Ultra Wire
Hackle: Purple Grizzly Saddle
