Indigo Guide Service | Pere Marquette River Fishing Guide
  • Home
  • Pere Marquette River
    • Steelhead
    • Salmon
    • Trout
  • Beaver Island
    • Carp
    • Smallmouth Bass
    • Pike
  • Louisiana
  • Contact
  • Flies

Spring Wiggler

his is a west Michigan classic but it remains a perfect steelhead fly because it is an easy tie and fish still love to eat it.  As far as a little internet reaserch produced the fly was the creation of Ron Spring who operated a sports shop in Muskegon.
I like my Spring's Wigglers bushier and with a thinner body than most that I see for sale in local shops.  I tie them in a variety of colors and in sizes 4-6. 

Best For… steelhead and salmon          Could Also Be Used For…  trout and carp
***Materials listed in tying order
Hook… TMC 200R, size 4-6
Tail/Back… fox squirrel tail
Body… sparkle yarn
Hackle… most any hackle will work

Note – After you lash down the back make several wraps under the lashed squirrel tail near the hook eye.  This will stand the hair up to look more like a head.
BACK TO FLIES
Proudly powered by Weebly
  • Home
  • Pere Marquette River
    • Steelhead
    • Salmon
    • Trout
  • Beaver Island
    • Carp
    • Smallmouth Bass
    • Pike
  • Louisiana
  • Contact
  • Flies