Wooly Bugger - Purple

The Wooly Bugger – Purple is a bold and highly versatile streamer pattern that offers both flash and realism in a wide range of fishing conditions. The deep purple coloration gives this fly a unique edge in low-light environments and slightly stained waters, where contrast is key to drawing predatory strikes. It effectively imitates everything from baitfish and leeches to stoneflies and large aquatic nymphs, making it a year-round staple in any fly box.

Tied with premium marabou for a pulsating tail and a chenille body wrapped with hackle, the Purple Wooly Bugger creates irresistible movement as it swims. Its subtle flash and dark silhouette make it an excellent pattern when trout, bass, or panfish are chasing larger prey items.

To fish the Purple Wooly Bugger effectively, strip it in short, aggressive bursts to mimic a fleeing baitfish, swing it across current seams, or dead drift it along the bottom. It's also productive when trolled in stillwaters or used in tandem with a smaller dropper nymph. This pattern shines in twilight hours, cloudy days, or off-color water when fish are relying on contrast to hone in on prey.