The Bluegill Fly

The Bluegill Fly is an easy to tie foam fly that dives on the retrieve and leaves a trail of bubbles in its wake.

Materials List:

Hook: Size 10 dry fly hook

Thread: 8/0 Semperfli Classic Waxed color to match foam

Tail: Yellow Grizzly Marabou

Body: 2mm Foam - yellow (or color of choice) strip cut to the width of the hook gap

Underbody: Peacock herl (natural or synthetic)

Legs: Barred Round Rubber - yellow/black

Tying Tips:

Be sure to leave a gap between the underbody and the foam to trap air and creat bubbles on the retrieve. In addition to peacock herl other materials such as chenille, Estaz, Straggle Legs and dubbing can be used for the body.