wooly bugger dropper rigs

[Chappy]

Has anyone had success on wooly bugger dropper rigs?

[h.ridley]

:D Chappy-- I often use a dropper with a wooly bugger. I use a beadhead wooly bugger leading at about 7 feet max. 5x tippet. then I put 2 feet of 6x off the gape(curve) of the hook. Then tie on a small nymph(usually a bh pheasant tail) or a smaller streamer such as a mickey finn. And then I put a weight halfway between the 2 flies. This works well for me, but what do I know. Good luck in your fishing.
Howie



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[Chappy]

thanks howie

[Z Fisher]

Do you fish this on a dead drift or retrieve like a streamer?

[h.ridley]

:D Z fisher:

Actually, I fish it both ways depending on conditions. With high water and fast current I'll swing it like a nymph. And in low water and slow current stripping usually works. But when I use a second streamer as a dropper I always strip it. This might not work for everyone, but it works for me. Of course, overall I have no idea what I'm doing, so don't go by my drivle.
Howie


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[Z Fisher]

Thanks for the technique, I'll give it a try.