Filo Bugger-Phil Rowley Fly Tying

Filo Bugger
Hook: Daiichi 4640 or 4647 #10 (www.canadianllama.com/daiichi...)
Thread: MFC 8/0, or UTC 70, Black (bit.ly/2G44dyy)
Tail: Flue From the Base of a Pheasant Rump Feather Mixed With Crystal Flash, Pearl or U.V. Pearl
Body: Pheasant Rump Aftershaft Feathers Spun in Dubbing Loop
Bead: 1/8” (4.0 MM) Tungsten, Black (www.canadianllama.com/tungste...)
I love stillwater patterns that move and breathe in the water. Mobile patterns suggest life and trout find them hard to resist. Aftershaft or filoplume feathers to some are one of my favorite soft mobile materials. These feathers work great for bodies on leeches, dragon nymphs, and minnows as well as thoraxes on damselfly and mayfly nymphs.
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[@gravityalwayswins1434]

Thanks Phil!

[@keithgillogly7675]

Loved the way you tied on the bead. Learned a new trick. Thanks

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks Keith, glad you enjoyed the video. Tying the bead on the pin as I did creates a balanced fly that hangs horizontally under an indicator or pitches seductively when cast and stripped, like a small jig.
Thanks, Phi

[@kevinjtoner]

Very nice fly, Phil!! 👍. Thank you.......

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks Kevin, aftershaft feathers are a great stillwater pattern material.
Cheers, Phil

[@debpaskall3061]

Thanks Phil, nice pattern. Tying some up tonight!

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks, I hope they work well for you too
Cheers, Phil

[@marksleeper3752]

Philip great looking fly as always

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks Mark! :)

[@marksleeper3752]

Your welcome

[@philipmccartney9948]

Have you used the same method you demonstrated of locking peacock herl in a dubbing loop to secure a feather in a dubbing loop with its stem along the length of the thread ? I have trouble keeping the feather in the loop.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi Philip, I haven't as I would be concerned with the filoplume/aftershaft feather flying out when spun. In order to hold the feather in place, coating the thread with tacky dubbing wax is important. Once the feather is stuck to the thread you can then carefully build the dubbing loop around the feather and spin it tight to lock it in place. In summary, using a dubbing loop as I demonstrated with peacock herl might be something worth trying. All it would take is a bit of practice.
Cheers, Phil

[@philipmccartney9948]

@@PhilRowleyFlyFishing Thanks very much ! I enjoy your videos.

[@birdog49]

Phil. What size Sequin pins do you usually use ? Thank you

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi Al, I am not sure exactly what size they are. I get them in the stitchery section at Michael's. Either gold or silver.
Thanks, Phil

[@alfortini6145]

@@PhilRowleyFlyFishing Thank You

[@hartzejr]

Great use of a feather often not utilized (by me at least).

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks, I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. I also use aftershaft feathers for thoraxes too, such as my Grizzly Damsel and Grizzly Sedge Pupa. Both of these flies are on my channel too.
Thanks, Phil

[@Dopoludny]

И эта муха любима рыбой? And this fly is loved by fish?