The Zug Bug was designed way back in the 1930’s by Cliff Zug. It was first designed to imitate a caddis, but this pattern is used as a very good attractor fly.
-Paul-FrankenFly
Trident Fly Fishing made this fly tying video about the Zug Bug and this is the information they provided on it.
“This pattern can be dead drifted to imitate a Stonefly or Cased-Caddis, stripped to imitate a small baitfish, or swung to imitate an emerging insect. The fly profile is perfect for western trout fishing and a host of other freshwater applications. Follow along as Jared gives step-by-step instructions to tie this dynamic pattern.”
Materials list:
Daiichi 1710 – Size 10
Lead Wire
UTC 70 Thread
Peacock Sword
Peacock Herl
Silver Wire
Partridge Soft Hackle
Mallard Flank