StreamerbeginnerSouthwest & California
Woolly Bugger
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Available Sizes4-12
Color Variations
oliveblackbrownwhitepurple
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AZ Fly Shop
Matched on Southwest & California, streamer flies, trout. Arizona and Southwest shop lead for desert trout, bass, canal carp, and warmwater patterns.
Southwest & Californiastreamer fliestrout
Visit sourceSignature tierStrong match
Stillwater Fly Fishing Store
Matched on Southwest & California, streamer flies, trout. Specialist stillwater source for balanced leeches, chironomids, and lake-trout logic.
Southwest & Californiastreamer fliestrout
Visit sourceRegional shopStrong match
Taos Fly Shop
Matched on Southwest & California, streamer flies, trout. New Mexico/Southwest trout shop lead for Rio Grande, San Juan, Pecos, and high desert water.
Southwest & Californiastreamer fliestrout
Visit sourceBroad sourceStrong match
Fly Fish Food
Matched on streamer flies, trout, leech. Strong technical tying and trout catalog coverage, especially nymphs, dries, and stillwater flies.
streamer fliestroutleech
Visit sourceBroad sourceStrong match
Fulling Mill Flies
Matched on streamer flies, trout, baitfish. Large pattern house with broad freshwater and saltwater fly categories.
streamer fliestroutbaitfish
Visit sourceIf you could only fish one fly for the rest of your life, this is what everyone who's honest would choose.
Quick Facts
TypeStreamer
Difficultybeginner
SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Target SpeciesRainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Sizes4-12
Best LocationsLower Owens River, CA; East Walker River, CA; Lee Vining Creek, CA
Where to Fish It
Lower Owens River
CA · Tailwater
East Walker River
CA · Freestone River
Lee Vining Creek
CA · Mountain Stream
Map unavailable. Locations for Woolly Bugger: Lower Owens River, CA; East Walker River, CA; Lee Vining Creek, CA
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