Black Woolly Bugger (Bass)
Black Woolly Bugger (Bass) — a proven streamer pattern.
streamer · hook sizes
- Type
- streamer
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Sizes
- #4, #6, #8
Tie it yourself
When to fish it
An essential winter pattern for New River smallmouth; its movement triggers strikes even when stripped very slowly through deep wintering holes.
Where it works 22 waters
Recommended on 22 waters in 12 states. Pick a state to narrow the list.
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