About the Humpy or Goofus Bug Trout Fly
The Humpy or Goofus Bug is a very bouyant pattern initially created for the swift waters of California and has become the number one rough water dry fly!
Today it is used as an all purpose fly thoughout the world.
It doesn't just float - it catches fish, often on difficult waters.
Expert Tip:
Creator of this trout fly: Jack Horner (1970's)
Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey
Country of origin for this trout fly: America, San Francisco
This trout fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams
Dressings
- Hook : 10 - 18
- Thread : Yellow
- Tail : Deer hair tips,dark or moose
- Body : Yellow tying thread or floss
- Over Body : Deer hair
- Wing : Deer hair tips, light
- Hackles : Grizzle & red cock
The body floss can be of any colour the tier chooses,ie.. red, white, black or brown
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