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Pyramid Bugger

Pyramid Bugger

The Pyramid Bugger (also known as the Pyramid Lake Bugger) is a popular and effective variation of the classic Woolly Bugger fly pattern, specifically designed for fishing at Pyramid Lake, Nevada. It is widely used there to target the lake's large cutthroat trout and imitates various food sources like minnows, leeches, and crayfish. 
Key Characteristics
  • Unweighted: Unlike many buggers, the Pyramid Lake Bugger is often tied unweighted. Anglers typically use fast-sinking shooting head lines to get the fly to the desired depth, allowing the fly to sink to the bottom and giving it a jigging motion when retrieved.
  • Bulky Profile: The fly uses a large chenille body and multiple hackles to create a bulky appearance and lively movement in the water.
  • Short Tail: The tail is intentionally tied short to help prevent the "short strikes" common when fishing for large cutthroat trout.
  • Durable Construction: The flies are tied durably because they are often scraped along the rocky bottom. 
Popular Variations and Colors
The pattern comes in several highly effective color combinations: 
  • Midnight Cowboy: A very popular variation featuring black chenille with blue and red fibers that make the fly "look alive" in the water.
  • Martini Olive: A classic olive color.
  • Black: A simple and effective dark pattern.
  • Cat Whisker: Typically a white color pattern.
  • Bloody Mary: A variant using red thread underbody and red/black speckled chenille. 
Fishing Technique
The Pyramid Lake Bugger is typically fished on a retrieve with a sinking line, often in tandem with another fly like a Pyramid Lake Beetle. The technique involves casting out, letting the fly sink near the bottom, and then stripping it in with quick, sharp pulls, which causes the fly to rise and fall in a jigging motion, mimicking prey. 
Overall, the Pyramid Bugger is an essential, time-tested pattern for anglers at Pyramid Lake due to its unique design features tailored to the local fishing conditions and the specific behavior of the large cutthroat trout. 
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Specifications

Hook Size 4, 8, 6
color Black, Midnight Cowboy, Cat Whisker, Bloody Mary, Martini Olive