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Instructions
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Like so many
flies, the Bunny Bugger (BB) combines the features of other proven
patterns. Although its design started as a variation of a Woolly Bugger,
hence the family name, its breeding also includes the slightly more
sophisticated Casual Dress.
Suggested
materials are minimal: (1) a few inches of lead wire for weight, if desired, (2)
one hackle long enough to wrap palmer-style over of the rear 2/3 of the body,
and (3) rabbit fur. Zonker strips are a convenient source of fur, and they
are available in many colors.
Tip:
A great way to make dubbing is to cut ¼" pieces of the body fur and mix
them in a Mini-Chopper or other similar kitchen appliance.
Directions
Wrap your
tying thread to a point above the barb of the hook.
If desired,
wind 10 to 12 turns of lead wire around the shank.
For the
tail, tie in one or two clumps of rabbit fur, marabou-style.
Tie in the
hackle at the rear of the hook, just as you would for a Woolly Bugger.
Starting in
the back, direct-dub an abdomen over the rear 2/3 of the shank. (See the tip
on how to make this dubbing, or use pre-mixed hare’s ear dubbing.)
Wrap the
hackle, palmer style, up to the 1/3 point. Tie down the hackle and snip off
the excess.
Create a
thorax over the front 1/3 of the body using a dubbing loop. Form the loop at
the 1/3 point and wrap the tying thread to a point just behind the eye.
Cut a clump
of rabbit fur and insert it into the loop lengthwise, so it lies at right
angles to the thread. (The Mini-Chopper works great for the dubbing used for
the abdomen, but for the thorax I like to use the full length of the fur.)
Close the
loop and position the underfur evenly within the loop with your fingers
before twisting.
Spin and
twist the loop to make a dubbing rope.
Spiral the
rope over and around the hook. After each wrap, stroke the fur back toward
the hook bend so it doesn’t get caught under the next wrap. Three or four
wraps should complete the thorax.
Tie off the
thread behind the eye and whip finish.
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