Never Bug
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Description
The Gardner's Never Bug is an effective caddisfly imitation developed by Allen Gardner. This pattern features a tungsten bead, allowing it to sink quickly and reach feeding zones efficiently. Its buggy appearance and lively action make it particularly effective for enticing trout and other species. Hook size 12-18.
Pro Tip
Slip a single wrap of lead-free wire only at the midpoint of the shank; it makes the Never Bug tilt and “hover” in micro-currents, perfectly imitating a drifting, off-balance nymph. Trout eat it the moment it steadies.
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Fly Tying Recipe
- Hook: Standard Nymph Hook (Size 12–16)
- Bead: Black Tungsten Bead
- Thread: Black 8/0 or 70 Denier
- Tail: Black Fibres (synthetic or hackle)
- Body: Opal or Pearl Tinsel Over Black Thread Base
- Ribbing: Gold Wire
- Thorax: Black Dubbing (spiky, hare or synthetic)
- Wingcase: Pheasant Tail Fibers
- Legs: Sparse Black Soft Fibres (from thorax picking or soft hackle)