Comments on: Fly Tying: The Simi Seal Bugger https://azwanderings.com/fly-tying-the-simi-seal-bugger/ ...fishing, hunting, and roaming the Southwest Mon, 30 Jul 2018 18:26:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: azwanderings https://azwanderings.com/fly-tying-the-simi-seal-bugger/#comment-339436 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 18:26:44 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=4218#comment-339436 In reply to Ben P.

Right on Ben. Thanks for the comment.

Ben

]]> By: Ben P https://azwanderings.com/fly-tying-the-simi-seal-bugger/#comment-338999 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 17:08:13 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=4218#comment-338999 I’ve been tying Rohmer’s original leeches, but I’ve swapped over to these; I like the extra action of the marabou, the slightly thicker body that pushes a little more water when stripping and swimming them, and that they’re dead simple to tie. I’ve been using bead chain eyes and red thread instead of the glass bead since that was what I had on hand. I’m also a fan of mixing in a smidge of UV Crystal Ice Dub, just for a little bit of iridescence.

]]> By: azwanderings https://azwanderings.com/fly-tying-the-simi-seal-bugger/#comment-295298 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:57:37 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=4218#comment-295298 In reply to Rodney.

Thanks Rodney. I use a 2x long hook for most of my buggers.

Ben

]]> By: Rodney https://azwanderings.com/fly-tying-the-simi-seal-bugger/#comment-295078 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 21:40:18 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=4218#comment-295078 Great looking bugger, I’m going to tie some up myself! What length hook do you use 2x, 3x? Also what size bead? Thank you much!

]]> By: azwanderings https://azwanderings.com/fly-tying-the-simi-seal-bugger/#comment-31406 Tue, 06 May 2014 12:09:44 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=4218#comment-31406 In reply to Tom.

Tom,

If I have a fast enough current, I’ll dead drift them. If it’s a slow pool, I’ll strip them. Big rivers, I’ll swing them. Fishing streamers for trout can produce some really nice fish. Good luck.

Ben

]]> By: Tom https://azwanderings.com/fly-tying-the-simi-seal-bugger/#comment-31294 Tue, 06 May 2014 05:09:13 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=4218#comment-31294 Do you dead drift these for trout, or swing/strip them. I’ve never had any luck fishing streamers for trout, but would like to give them a try. Thanks

]]> By: Utahflybum https://azwanderings.com/fly-tying-the-simi-seal-bugger/#comment-10535 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 03:18:45 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=4218#comment-10535 In reply to Foul Hook.

You can find those orange beads at just about any well stocked craft store. Toho makes a HUGE selection of them. I buy 14/0 thru 4/0 beads. Try the red black semi seal dub with a black maribu tail and a 6/0 or 4/0 purple bead. I use that pattern in spring run off or turbid lakes. If you want it to sink fast add lead wire or sub the bead for a tungsten cone.

]]> By: azwanderings https://azwanderings.com/fly-tying-the-simi-seal-bugger/#comment-10217 Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:43:35 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=4218#comment-10217 In reply to Greg.

Thanks so much for the support Greg. I appreciate it.

Ben

]]> By: Greg https://azwanderings.com/fly-tying-the-simi-seal-bugger/#comment-10216 Sat, 25 Aug 2012 06:21:40 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=4218#comment-10216 Ben I have a new addition for this post-A nice fat carp! Thanks again for this go-to pattern. (In rust color)

]]> By: #yearofthestreamer Explained - Foul Hook https://azwanderings.com/fly-tying-the-simi-seal-bugger/#comment-8885 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:03:23 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=4218#comment-8885 […] particular fish was caught using the Arizona Wanderings variant of the Simi Seal Bugger with two sets of rubber legs […]

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