While not the sexiest of fish to catch, bluegill are a lot of fun and very tasty. For those that have fished for bluegills before, you know how much fun they are to catch. For their size these little buggers put up one heck of a fight. When the gills are on their beds in the spring they are very territorial and very aggressive. This is the best time to catch big bluegills and sunfish. They will take just about any fly to defend their nest. Especially big foam spiders. Hopefully I will catch a bucket load so we can have a nice little fish fry.
Here is one foam spider that I have had some good luck with.
Tan Bluegill Spider
Foam Spider
Hook: Mustad 3906B #8-14 (While not a dry fly hook with the foam it doesn't matter)
Thread: Uni 8/0 Black
Under Body: Peacock Herl
Over Body: Craft Foam Strip (Width and Length depending on hook size)
Legs: Rubber Leg Material
Tie in Foam Strip
Step 2
Tie in Peacock Herl and Wrap Forwards Approximately 2/3 Hook Length
Step 3
Bring Foam Forward and Tie in at 2/3 Length
Step 4
Bring Thread Forward and Tie In Foam at Hook Eye
Step 5
Fold Foam Back and Tie In at 2/3 Length
Step 6
Trim Access Foam to Desired Length
Step 7
Tie In Rubber Leg Material Then Whip Finish.
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