SEAL BUGGER

Description

Seal Bugger – a durable, high-action streamer for aggressive trout

The Seal Bugger is a powerful variation of the classic Woolly Bugger, tied with seal or seal-substitute dubbing for extra movement and translucence. This streamer pattern pulses and shimmers in the water, imitating leeches, baitfish, or large aquatic insects. Its buggy, flowing design and weighted construction make it a go-to choice when targeting larger, aggressive trout in rivers, lakes, and tailwaters.

Design / Features

The Seal Bugger features a marabou tail for lifelike movement, a seal dubbing body that creates a buggy, translucent look, and a palmered hackle for extra water displacement. A weighted bead or conehead helps the fly sink quickly and maintain depth during the retrieve. The combination of flash, movement, and durability gives this fly a strong presence underwater, making it irresistible to predatory fish.

When & Where to Use

The Seal Bugger excels in freestones, tailwaters, stillwaters, and larger rivers where trout actively chase big meals. It’s especially effective during spring runoff, in low-light conditions, and throughout the fall streamer season. Fish it on a swing, strip it aggressively, or dead drift it through deep runs to trigger hard strikes.